Recipes for maa ki daal

Ingredients:

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  Dal Makhani Recipe

  1/2 cup whole urad (whole black lentils)

• 2 tbsp kidney beans
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
• 2 tbsp butter
• salt to taste

For the Garnish:

• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Method:

• Clean, wash and soak the whole urad and kidney beans overnight.
• Drain and keep aside.
• Combine the dals, and salt with 2 cups of water and pressure cook till the dals are overcooked.
• Whisk well till the dal is almost mashed.
• Add the milk and 1 cup of water and simmer for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally.
• Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add the cumin seeds.
• When the seeds crackle, add the onions and ginger-garlic paste and saute till the onions turn golden brown.
• Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and tomato pulp with 1/4 cup of water and saute for 5 to 7 minutes.
• Add this to the dal mixture and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes till the dal is thick and creamy.
• Garnished with the coriander leaves.
• Serve hot!