Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Lucknowi Biryani 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 black urad dal, soaked overnight
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 onion, thinly sliced
- • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- • 2 green chilies, slit
- • 1 cup full-fat milk
- • 1/4 cup fresh cream
- • 1/2 tsp garam masala
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the soaked urad dal with 3 cups water for 5 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee and fry the onion until golden, then add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies.
3
Phase 3
Add the cooked dal, milk, and salt, and simmer 25 minutes over low heat, stirring often.
4
Phase 4
Stir in the cream and garam masala, simmer 5 minutes, and serve with naan or pulao.