Daal Makhani

Main Ingredients



Kidney beans (Rajma) , Channa Dal , Urad Dal , Chilli (Mirchi)

Ingredients

1/2 cup each of rajma, whole urad, chana daals (soaked overnight)3 cups water4 cloves garlic1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)Salt to taste1/2 cup yoghurt1/2 teaspoon of curry powder (optional)

1/2 teaspoon of butter1/2 teaspoon cumin2 pinches of asafoetida2 whole chilies (optional)

Method


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Boil first five ingredients in a pressure cooker till all grains turn tender. When done, add the next three ingredients, mix well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile mix the last four ingredients in a separate vessel and let cumin seeds crack. Simmer for about 5 minutes more.

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Serve with hot chapatis or a bed of rice. This preparation is very high in protein, fiber and iron.