Food blogger Swayampurna Mishra tells us how to make Dal Makhani at home.

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Here's the recipe for Dal Makhani

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole black lentils
• 2 tbsp kidney beans
• 2 tbsp chana dal
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 green chillies, cut lengthwise
• 1 piece cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• 3 cardamom
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 1/2 cup fresh tomato puree
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 2 tbsp chopped coriander
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp fresh cream for garnishing

Method

• Soak lentils, kidney beans and chana dal overnight.
• Add two cups water, salt and pressure cook the dals till they are overcooked for about 7 to 8 whistles.
• Whisk till the dal is almost mashed. Keep aside.
• For the tempering, heat butter in a deep pan and add cumin seeds.
• When the cumin seeds crackle, add green chillies, cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, and onions and saute till onions turn golden brown in colour.
• Add ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder and tomato puree and cook over a medium flame till the mixture leaves oil.
• Add dal, salt and approx 2 to 3 tbsp water if required and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
• Add cream and mix well. Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Serve hot garnished with coriander and fresh cream.

Photo: Swayampurna Mishra

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