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Dal Makhni By Chef Ajay Chopra

Also known as - Makhni Dal

Ajay Chopra
Dal Makhani is a traditional Punjabi dal preparation that can make anyone drool. Chef Ajay Chopra shares the recipe for this popular and lip-smacking Indian dal.

Serves4

Cooking Time3-4 Hours

Meal Typedal

Preparation Time15-20 Min

DifficultyMEDIUM

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Ingredients

    • 1 cup whole urad dal

    • 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste

    • 1 tbsp chilli paste

    • 1 cup tomato puree

    • 1/2 slab butter

    • 1 cup cream

    • salt to taste

PREPARATION

  1. 1

    In a bowl add whole urad dal, a handful of salt and little water and roll it in your hands till the outer layer washes away.

  2. 2

    Soak the washed urad dal overnight for 8-9 hours. Drain well and then pressure cook it on high flame for 5-6 whistles.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste and 1 tbsp chilli paste to the dal mixture.

  4. 4

    Cook the dal for 4 to 5 hours.

  5. 5

    While the dal is boiling, add tomato puree, butter and cream, salt and cook for an hour.

  6. 6

    Serve Dal Makhani with a piping hot bowl of rice or Indians breads.

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