Makhani Dal


Course : Indian
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Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup whole black urad -- (the unhulled version of urad dal)

1/2 cup red kidney beans

1/2 cup ghee

1 medium grated onion

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground garlic

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup cream

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon red chillie powder

1 teaspoon garam masala

2 teaspoons cumin powder

2 pieces cardamom pods -- slightly crushed

3 medium chopped green chillies -- up to 4

1 teaspoon salt to taste

1 tablespoons lemon juice
 

Preparation / Directions:


Put urad and beans in water, bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover and soak for several hours. Drain and pressure cook in 3 cups water for 20 minutes, or until very soft. Drain and mash well. While dal is cooking, heat ghee in a thick pan, add grated onion, ginger and garlic, cook till golden brown. Cool slightly, add milk, cream, turmeric, chillie powder, garam masala, cumin powder, cardamom pods, green chillies, salt. Mix well. Add mashed dal, cook all together on medium heat until fragrant. Before serving, add juice of one lemon.


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