Dhal Makhani ( Maa Ki Daal )

Ingredients:

1 Cup whole urad daal ( urad lentil ) ½ Cup Red kidney beans, 1 Onion finely chopped , 1 tomato finely chopped 1 Tbsp Ginger piece chopped, 2 Green chilies finely chopped , Few chopped coriander leaves, 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped, 1/2 Cup fresh yoghurt ( curd ) 1/2 Cup fresh cream , 4 Tbsp butter or ghee, 1Tsp cumin seeds,1/2 Tsp turmeric powder , ½ Tsp Garam masala , ½ Tsp Red chili powder to taste, ½ Tsp Dania powder, Salt to taste

Preparation

Soak red kidney bean in water overnight, Add water & little salt in pressure-cooker, add red kidney bean and urad dhal cook until soft and mushy.Now in pan heat oil, add cumin seeds and add garlic& ginger, onion roughly chopped, fry till golden brown. Add tomato, green chilies and fry till soften.Now add dry masalas (turmeric powder, chili powder, dhania powder & salt) and fry again for a few moments. Add dhal and stir on medium heat . As soon as it starts bubbling remove from the gas. Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish dhal makhani with coriander and add butter or ghee. Serve dhall makhni hot. Well combination with paratha, naan basmati rice or phulka. Serve with Indian salad.

Green Split Pea Dal

Ingredients

1/2 Cup green split peas, 5 cups water, Salt to taste, 1Tsp black pepper, 2 Tblsp corn oil,1 Tsp of ginger, 1Tsp garlic chopped, 1 Big tomato chopped, 1 medium onion chopped, 2 Green chilli roughly chopped, 1 Tbsp of chopped coriander chopped, 3 Tbsp of fresh cream

Preparation

Boil split peas in water until soft and mushy. Blend until smooth creamy. Add onion, tomato, Black pepper , Green chilli, Salt to taste, heat oil in pan add ginger, garlic fry it, and add to dal, Add 2 Tbsp of fresh cream and few coriander in dal, Remaining cream and coriander garnish on top.

Yellow Split Pea Dal

Ingredients

1 Cup yellow split peas, 8 Cups water, 1 Cup cabbage chopped, 1 Cup carrots chopped1 Tblsp ghee or butter, . 1/2 Tsp. cumin seeds, Salt to taste. 1/2 Tsp Turmeric powder , 1 Medium onion chopped, 5 Cloves of garlic chopped, 4 Whole small red chilli 1Tsp mustard seed, 2 Medium tomato roughly chopped.1/2 Tsp of hing (asofoetida) 3 Tblsp of chopped coriander ( cilantro)

Preparation

Gently boil split peas, add turmeric powder in water until mushy. Add cabbage and carrots.. Boil until vegetables are soft and peas are creamy. Whisk gently to blend peas. In a separate pan Melt ghee, Roast hing (asofoetida) and add other ingredients, fry until golden brown, Add to soup ( Dal ) Mix half coriander in dal and stir it, and few to garnish on top. Server with chapatti, phulka , or steamed rice.

Green Mung Dal

Ingredients
200 gm. Mung beans,4 Medium tomatoes chopped,2 Large carrots chopped,2 Tbsp .ghee or butter, 2tbsp of oil, 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, grated,1 Tsp. cumin seeds,1/2 tsp hing (asofoetida) Salt to taste,1/2 Tsp black pepper.1 Tsp. turmeric powder,2 Tbsp fresh coriander chopped, 6 Dried red chilli,1medium onion chopped.4 clove garlic chopped

Preparation

Boil beans in water until they burst open; add turmeric powder, Add tomatoes and carrots. Boil until vegetables are soft and beans are creamy. In a separate pot, melt ghee, add oil, add all remaining ingredients and fry until golden brown,. Add to beans. correct it taste with salt & pepper. Finally add chopped coriander.

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