Thursday, March 14, 2019

Mixed dal Makhani

Ingredients:
Toor dal- 2Tbs
Whole mung beans- 2Tbs
Whole black urad-2Tbs
Chana dal- 2Tbs
Lentils -2Tbs
Pinto beans- 2Tbs
Black eyed peas - 2Tbs
Soaked kidney beans - 2Tbs
Red chori beans -2Tbs
Horse gram-2Tbs
Diced Roma tomatoes- 2 cups
Cumin seeds- 1Tbs
Diced onions-2 cups
Finely chopped garlic- 2Tbs
Finely chopped ginger- 2 Tbs
Coriander powder - 1Tbs
Garam masala powder- 1Tbs
Turmeric- 1tsp
Ghee- 3Tbs
Chili powder - 1tsp
Sliced green chilies-2
Salt- 1.5 tsp or to taste
Chopped cilantro- 1/2 cup

Method:
Combine all the varieties of beans wash well add 3 cups of water and set aside. In a pressure cooker or instant pot heat half the ghee add cumin seeds, ginger and garlic pieces sauté little, add chopped onions and sauté until onions are clarified. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, sliced green chilies and mix well and add chopped tomatoes. Sauté until oil comes out. At this time cooker can be covered with a loose lid. Then add all the beans with water, add salt and pressure cook until 3 whistles, or set to beans and pressure cook in instant pot. Once pressure goes away remove the lid, mix well add little water if needed, or if there is too much water keep it open the pot and cook until some water is evaporate.At the end add garam masala powder, chopped cilantro, remaining ghee, and taste the salt, cook for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot with Roti or Rice.