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Dal Makhani (Creamy Lentil Curry)

Serves 4 $3.02 est. / serving

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Dal Makhani (Creamy Lentil Curry)
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  1. 01

    Soak urad dal and rajma overnight separately.

  2. 02

    Next take a pressure pan add the soaked and washed dal and rajma, add onions, tomatoes, ginger, green chilly, ginger & garlic paste, turmeric, chilly powder, garam masala, coriander powder, salt and enough water.

  3. 03

    Pressure cook the mixture for about 25-30 mins until rajam and dal are overcooked and should be mashed.

  4. 04

    Heat butter in a kadai, add cumin seeds and allow to crackle.

  5. 05

    Add dal and simmer, stir continuously so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the kadai.

  6. 06

    Bring to boil and remove from the gas.

  7. 07

    Add the beaten cream and yoghurt, check the seasoning and garnish with coriander leaves. Serve hot.

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