DAL MAKHANI

INGREDIENTS

½ cup toor dal, ¼ cup masoor dal

¼ cup moong dal, ¼ cup urad dal

1 onion sliced finely, 3-4 garlic flakes finely chopped

3-4 green chilies finely chopped

1” ginger grated, 2 bay leaves

¼ cup coriander leaves finely chopped

½ tsp zeera, ½ tsp dengi mirch

½ tsp red chilly powder, ½ tsp black pepper powder

½ tsp garam masala

4 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp fresh cream

A pinch of hing, 1 tsp lemon juice

A bunch of coriander leaves finely chopped

2 tsp desi ghee

Salt to taste

METHOD

1 Wash all dal properly, soak in water for at least 45 minutes, cook dal in a pressure cooker ( See it is not over cooked)

Heat butter with desi ghee in a pan, add bay leaves, garlic and a pinch of hing, let it splutter, add onion and deep fry it

2 Now add all the masala and cook on low heat for some time

Now add dal and cook on simmer for 10-15 minute till it is of desired consistency,

3 Pour lemon juice and garnish with coriander leaves, serve hot.