Indian Dal Makhni or Maa Ki Dal Recipe
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Indian Dal Makhni, also known as Maa Ki Dal, with this delicious and easy-to-follow recipe.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: 10
Ingredients
To Soak
- 1 cup black lentils skinned urad dal
- ¼ cup kidney beans rajma
- 2 tablespoon of chana dal optional
To Boil with Lentils
- ¼ cup chopped onions 1 chopped tomato, and a few cloves of garlic with 1 teaspoon of mustard oil
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- ½ cup cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
Instructions
- Soak the black lentils and kidney beans in water overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain the water and rinse the lentils and beans.1 cup black lentils, ¼ cup kidney beans, 2 tablespoon of chana dal
- In a pressure cooker, add the soaked lentils and beans, 4 cups of water, salt, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and all the other ingredients listed under “to boil.” Cook for 5-6 whistles, or use the beans setting to cook until the lentils and beans are soft and tender.4 cups water, Salt, 1 bay leaf, 1 cinnamon stick, ¼ cup chopped onions
- Remove the bay leaf and cinnamon stick from the cooked lentils and beans. Using a spoon or an immersion blender, mash the lentils and beans to create a smooth and creamy consistency.
- In a separate pan, heat the ghee or butter and oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.1 tablespoon ghee or butter, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon oil
- Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and finely chopped onion. Saute for a few minutes until the onions turn golden brown.1 tablespoon grated ginger, 4 garlic cloves, 1 onion
- Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.2 tomatoes
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder to the tomato mixture. Mix well and cook for a minute.1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- Add the mashed lentils and beans to the tomato mixture. Mix well and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Add the cream and mix well. Simmer for another 5 minutes.½ cup cream
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.2 tablespoons chopped coriander leaves
- Serve hot with steamed rice, roti, or naan.
Nutrition
Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 345mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1125IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 6mg