Dal Makhani Recipe for Dummies

I ate the Trader Joe's version of this and loved it. I haven't tried this recipe, but it looks good and simple, and I didn't want to forget what it was called, so here you go.


THE DAL
- Black Urad Dal (Black Lentils)
- Rajma (Kidney Beans)

II - THE MAKHANI
- Yoghurt
- Double Cream/Fresh White Butter

III - THE SPICES
- Onions
- Tomatoes
- Green Chillies
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red Chilli Powder
- Cumin Seeds



Cooking the Dal
The idea here is to just simplify the steps. You can check out the various recipes below to get the specific amount and time.

The Soak
You've got to soak the Kidney Beans (Rajma) and the Dal for atleast 6-8 hours. Best done overnight.

The Cook
The cooking is generally done with a pressure cooker. Add a little salt and water,mix both the beans and the dal and pressure cook for about 20 minutes, till the dal is soft.

You can also add the yoghurt and some cream while cooking the dal.

Your DaL is ready

Preparing the Makhani Gravy
Well anyone familiar with Indian cooking will not find this too difficult.

- Start with heating the oil and add cumin and garlic - till this gets a bit brown
- Add the onions and fry till golden brown
- Add the other spices - chillies, garam masala, other spices, tomatoes, salt
- Lastly add the dal to this gravy
- You can add water as needed based on how thick you want the gravy
- Garnish with Cream and Coriander
- Add Butter to this delicious dish

Your Yummy Delicious Dal Makhani is ready to serve