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Maharani Dal

maharani dal

Punjabi food is probably the most popular and in-demand not only in any Indian restaurant - but the world at large. Made with equal amounts of whole Urad and Rajmah and finished in a buttery and creamy sauce, enjoy the recipe of Maharani Dal.

Ingredients (Serves: 4)

  • - 1/4 cup Rajma
  • - 1/4 cup Chana dal
  • - 1/4 cup Whole Urad dal
  • - 1 chopped Onion
  • - 2 chopped Tomatoes
  • - 1/2 inch Grated Ginger
  • - 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • - 1 Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • - Corainder leaves
  • - 1 tbsp Handful Butter
  • - 1/4 cup Cream
  • - 1/4 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • - 1/4 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • - Salt To taste

Method

  • - Drench urad daal, rajma and chana dal overnight.
  • - Pressure cook the urad daal, rajma and chana dal.
  • - Mash them a little and keep aside.
  • - In a pan,heat some butter and add mustard seeds along with cumin seeds and fry until they splutter.
  • - Add GINGER and chillies.
  • - Fry for few minutes and add chopped onions and tomatoes. Cook until done.
  • - Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and stir well.
  • - Add the mashed daals and boil for few minutes.
  • - Add cream, corainder leaves and mix well.
  • - Maharani Dal is ready to be served