Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Mutton Bhuna 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 split urad dal
- • 10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp red chili powder
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the urad dal with turmeric and 3 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee, crackle the cumin seeds and dried red chilies, then fry half the sliced garlic until deep golden and reserve it.
3
Phase 3
Add the remaining garlic and the red chili powder and stir 30 seconds.
4
Phase 4
Add the cooked dal and salt and simmer 10-12 minutes until thick.
5
Phase 5
Garnish with the reserved fried garlic and serve with baati or roti.