DAL MAHARANI (THE QUEEN OF INDIAN LENTILS!)
Its a wonderful mixture of various lentils and very tasty with hot white rice. I add a dollop of low fat yogurt instead of the fresh cream to my plate for a lower cal option!
Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5h40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak red kidney beans, black gram and chana dal in water for 4-5 hours.
- Pressure cook the above dals (lentils) once the time for soaking is over.
- Transfer the dals to a skillet.
- Simmer, on low flame, for 30 minutes, until the lentils (dals) become extremely soft.
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Sauté the onions and ginger in it till the raw smell of ginger is gone and onions turn golden brown.
- Add tomatoes and green chillies and continue to sauté.
- Add turmeric powder and red chili powder once the onion-tomato mixture becomes soft.
- Continue to sauté.
- Pour the cooked dal over this mixture and bring to a boil.
- Add salt to taste.
- Stir well.
- Just before removing from flame, add butter and fresh cream.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with white Basmati rice!
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Don Sirking
[email protected]This dal is a waste of time. It's bland and flavorless.
Jay Perez
[email protected]This recipe is missing some important ingredients. It doesn't include any salt or pepper.
Dipu Biswas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my dal turned out too watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Muzammil Muzammil786
[email protected]This dal is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll definitely make it again, but I'll use less chili pepper next time.
Mr Waheed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dal is amazing. The spices and coconut milk really make it.
Shahinur Rahman
[email protected]This is the best dal recipe I've ever tried. It's so flavorful and satisfying.
ItzSky
[email protected]I made this dal for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!
Eric John
[email protected]This dal is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a great vegetarian option for a weeknight meal.
Amin Ansari
[email protected]I love the addition of coconut milk in this recipe. It gives the dal a creamy, rich texture.
Shuraim Amir
[email protected]This is one of my favorite dal recipes. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.
Lawfulplum
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lentils cook up perfectly and the sauce is rich and flavorful.
Nupur Akter
[email protected]This dal is absolutely delightful! The combination of lentils, spices, and coconut milk creates a creamy, flavorful dish that is both comforting and satisfying.