Monday, October 17, 2011

Dal Makhni





Ingredients:


Black lentils - 1 and 1/2 cup
Tomatoes - 1 can (chopped)
Green chillies - 2 (sliced)
Ginger - 1 inch piece (chopped finely)
Oil - 3 tbsp
Salt - as per taste
Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp (or as per taste)
Cream - 100 gr (or as needed)
Dal makhni masala - 2 tbsp

Procedure:


1. Soak the black lentils over night and boil them with enough quantity of water.
2. Mean while in a pan take oil, once hot add ginger and green chillies. Fry for 1 min or so.
3. Add canned tomatoes along with salt, makhni masala and red chilli powder. On a medium heat cook till oil oozes.
4. Now transfer the boiled black lentils and mix it well and continue to cook for another 10 min or so.
5. Serve hot or cold with Roti or non.