Dal Makhani

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups toor dal, washed and drained

2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces

A pinch of turmeric powder

2 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

For seasoning

1 small onion, chopped

A pinch of hing

1 tsp. red chilli powder

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder

1 tsp. dhania powder

4-5 green chillies, chopped

1 sprig curry leaves

1 tsp. cumin seeds

1 tsp. mustard seeds

1/2 stick butter

Salt to taste

Method

Ø  Boil the dal and tomatoes with a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 cup water till the dal is soft. Add salt to taste. Set aside.

Ø  In a saucepan, prepare the seasoning by heating the butter. Add the cumin and mustard. When the cumin is slightly fried, add all the other seasoning ingredients except the red chilli, turmeric and dhania.

Ø  Fry till the onion starts turning color. Now add the powders and fry for a minute.

Ø  Remove from heat and add the boiled dal/tomato to this. Add the chopped coriander leaves. Mix well. Adjust the salt if necessary. Add 1 cup of water. Bring it to a boil and remove.