Dal makhani recipe



Recipe for dal makhani in our easy curry recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups toor dal, washed and drained
  • 2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces
  • A pinch of turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon coriander leaves, chopped
  • Seasoning:
    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • A pinch of hing
    • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon dhania powder
    • 4 to 5 green chillies, chopped
    • 1 sprig curry leaves
    • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
    • 1/2 stick butter
    • Salt to taste

How to make dal makhani

  • Boil the dal and tomatoes with a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 cup water till the dal is soft.
  • Add salt to taste.
  • Set aside.
  • In a saucepan, prepare the seasoning by heating the butter.
  • Add the cumin and mustard.
  • When the cumin is slightly fried, add all the other seasoning ingredients except the red chilli, turmeric and dhania.
  • Fry till the onion starts turning color.
  • Now add the powders and fry for a minute.
  • Remove from heat and add the boiled dal/tomato to this.
  • Add the chopped coriander leaves.
  • Mix well.
  • Adjust the salt if necessary.
  • Add 1 cup of water.
  • Bring it to a boil and remove.
  • Serve hot with rotis or plain rice.

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