Gulab Jamun Makhani Dal
Indian Indian - Dals and Soups

Gulab Jamun Makhani Dal

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A time-honoured Indian confectionery hand-crafted with reduced milk, fragrant green cardamom, saffron, and toasted pistachio nuts.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup whole urad dal, soaked overnight
  • • 1/4 cup rajma, soaked overnight
  • • 4 cups water
  • • 3 tbsp butter
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 cup tomato puree
  • • 1/2 cup cream
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Soak the urad dal and rajma overnight, then drain.

2
Phase 2

Cook both with the water and 1/2 tsp salt for 8-10 whistles until completely soft.

3
Phase 3

Heat the butter, fry the ginger-garlic paste, then add the tomato puree and cook until the butter separates.

4
Phase 4

Add the dals with a light mashing and simmer on low heat 30-40 minutes, stirring often.

5
Phase 5

Stir in the cream and garam masala and serve this dal makhani rich and creamy with naan or rice.