Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Jalebi Makhani Dal
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, soaked 4 hours
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tbsp ginger, cut into juliennes
- • 1 onion, finely chopped
- • 1 tomato, chopped
- • 1/2 tsp garam masala
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the urad dal for 4 hours, then drain.
2
Phase 2
Pressure-cook the dal with turmeric and water until soft but the grains still hold their shape.
3
Phase 3
Heat the ghee and sauté the onion, ginger, and tomato until soft.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal, garam masala, and salt; simmer 10-15 minutes until creamy.
5
Phase 5
Serve this Amritsari maash dal hot with chapati or rice.