Ingredients

• 1 cup - masoor dal
• 1 - big onion
• 1 - tomato
• 6 - green chillies
• 3 tbsp - vegetable oil
• 3 tbsp - of ghee
• 1/2 tsp - garlic paste
• 1 tsp - shazeera
• 2 - cardamoms
• 2 sticks - cinnamon
• Chilli powder to taste
• Salt to taste
• 3 cups - water

How to Make Dal Makhani with Masoor Dal

• Pressure cook masoor dal for 2 whistles and keep it aside. Do not overcook the dal.
• In a pan, heat oil. Add garlic paste and fry for a while.
• Add onions and green chillies and fry till they turn golden brown.
• Add tomatoes and saute.
• When onions, green chillies and tomatoes are well-cooked keep them aside and allow to cool.
• Grind it into a smooth paste and keep aside.
• Grind fennel seeds and cinnamon into a fine powder.
• In another pan, melt ghee. Add cardamom and then the powdered mixture.
• When it splutters add the cooked masoor dal along with 2-3 cups of water.
• Bring it to boil and add the paste of onions, green chillies and tomatoes.
• Stir and boil for about 5 minutes.
• Add salt and chilli powder.
• Garnish with coriander and serve hot