This is a common dish in north Indian households. This dal is tougher than the dals and it tastes best after it has been simmering for a couple of hours. Buy a pressure cooker or test your patience if you want to make this dish.
Difference between kaali dal and mah ki dal
kaali dal or mah ki dal is made from whole lentils/urad dal whereas dal makhani is made from a mix of whole black grams, kidney beans/rajma, and some times chana dal
Mah ki dal can be spicy or bland as well.whereas dal makhani is a rich dish as it is made with butter, cream and sometimes yogurt too.
Ingredients
1 cup whole black lentils/urad dal
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, pureed - yields approx 1 cup
2-3 garlic, crushed
1 inch ginger, crushed
1 green chili, finely chopped
2 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1 tbsp oil or ghee or butter
3 to 4 cups water
salt as required
coriander leaves for garnishing
Method
1.Clean black urad dal, rinse in water for 2-3 times and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
2.heat ghee, add cumin seeds.when they sizzle, add chopped onions,green chillies. fry the onions till brown.
3.Add the pureed tomatoes and mix well. Add the crushed ginger-garlic or ginger-garlic paste. Next add the all the dry spice powders.
4.Saute the masala till the oil starts to leave. Next add the urad dal. add water and salt.
5.Pressure cook till the dal has become soft and buttery.garnish with coriander leaves.
6. serve hot with naan,Tandoori rotis or plain boiled rice.
Tips:
Adjust taste of dal as per your liking by adjusting the proportion of red chili powder and green chilies.
If you want dal to be rich add 2 tsp heavy cream .adding cream is optional.
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