dal makhani recipe

Step 1

soak you lentils for 8 hours atleast.

Step 2

transfer the lentils in a pressure cooker.

Step 3

add bay leaf, green cardamom,black cardamom and ginger.

Step 4

also add, green chili and garlic.

Step 5

add water and pressure cook it for 7-8 whistles.

Step 6

heat ghee in pan.

Step 7

add cumin.

Step 8

add onion,garlic and ginger paste.

Step 9

saute.

Step 10

add coriander powder,red chili powder, turmeric powder and asafoetida.

Step 11

mix it well.

Step 12

add tomato puree and cook for 6-7 min. it releases the ghee from the side.

Step 13

at this point, add cooked lentils and mash a bit.

Step 14

add salt to taste.

Step 15

add some garam masala and kasoori methi.

Step 16

cook for 5 mins.

Step 17

after that, add water and simmer the dal on slow flame for 1-2 hours.

Step 18

after that, add butter and fresh cream. mix it well.

Step 19

enjoy.