Dal Makhnai

Directions

1. 1
   Method
2. 2
   Clean, wash and soak the whole urad.
3. 3
   Drain, add 4 cups of water and salt and pressure cook for 1 whistle and then cook dal on sim gas for half an hr or until the dals are overcooked.
4. 4
   Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
5. 5
   Whisk until the dal is almost mashed.
6. 6
   Keep aside.
7. 7
   For the tempering, heat the oil in a deep pan and add the cumin seeds.
8. 8
   When the cumin seeds crackle, add the green chillies.
9. 9
   Add the ginger paste, chilli powder, coriander powder and tomato puree and cook over a medium flame until the mixture leaves oil.
10. 10
    Add the cream and mix well.
11. 11
    Simmer for 2 to 3 more minutes.
12. 12
    Add the dal, salt and approx 2 to 3 tbsp water if required and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Serve hot garnished with coriander and fresh cream.