Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Dal Makhani
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup whole urad dal
- • 4 cups water
- • 1/4 cup butter
- • 3 tomatoes, pureed
- • 4 garlic cloves, minced
- • 1 tsp garam masala
- • 1/4 cup cream
- • 1 tbsp kasuri methi
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the whole urad dal overnight, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Pressure-cook the dal with 4 cups water until completely soft.
3
Phase 3
Melt half the butter, sauté the garlic, then add the tomato puree and garam masala, and cook until the fat separates.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal and salt, and simmer on low for 30-40 minutes, stirring often.
5
Phase 5
Stir in the cream, kasuri methi and remaining butter, simmer 5 minutes, and serve hot with naan or rice.