Dal Makhani Without Onion And Garlic

Dal makhani is a popular dish of Punjab state. Traditionally, dal makhani recipe is prepared by simmering it overnight in a tandoor. This would enhance the taste of dal with the mixed spices.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Cup – Whole black urad dal
• 1/4 Cup – Kidney beans(Rajma)
• 1/4 Tsp – Meetha soda
• 1/2 Cup full-fat milk
• 1 – Inch ginger sliced
• 1- Green chili
• 1- Tomato
• 1/2 Cup- Butter
• 1Tbsp – Oil / Ghee
• 1/2 Tsp – Turmeric Powder
• 1/2 Tsp – Garam masala
• 3 Tsp – Coriander Powder
• 1/2 Tsp – Red chili powder
• 1/2 Tsp – Amchur powder or dry mango powder
• 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
• Salt to taste
• Water as per need

Method:

• Soak urad dal and rajma overnight in enough water for 8 to 9 hours. Later drain them well.
• Rinse both the lentils a couple of times with water.
• Drain again and then add them in a pressure cooker. Add 3 cups water and stir well.
• Cook on high flame until the first whistle then on low flame till second whistle and then turn of the flame.
• After 5 to 7 minutes check if the lentils have been cooked properly if not then add 1 cup water again and cook till  2 -3 whistles on high flame.
• Now take 1/4 of the lentils cooked in a blender or mixer jar and add 4 to 5 cube of ice and grind the lentils.
• Add this paste in the cooker and add 1 cup of water, and garam masala and mix it well and cook till 2-3 whistles.
• Now make a paste of tomato, ginger and green chili in a mixer.
• Now to prepare tempering place a pan on high flame and then add 1 tbsp of oil/ghee and cumin seeds.
• Once the color of cumin seeds changes add turmeric powder and tomato paste and stir well.
• Now add other spices like red chili powder, coriander powder and stir well.
• Cook this paste for 2- 3 minutes till ghee/oil separates from the paste.
• Add full fat milk and keep stiring.
• Now add the lentils prepared and stir well and add garam masala and amchur powder cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Garnish with cream and butter.
• Now dal makhani is ready to serve.