Dhal Makhani

Ingredients

1. 1 1/2 cups toor dal, washed and drained
2. 2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces
3. A pinch of turmeric powder
4. 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Fry till the onion starts turning color.
• Now add the powders and fry for a minute.
• 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.
• Serve hot with rotis or plain rice.