Quick Dal Makhani with a mix of dals/ lentils like split urad dal, yellow moong dal, red masoor dal etc. and a paneer gravy with my favourite masala , East Indian Bottle Masala.
Dal Makhani Recipe
Ingredients
150 gms mixed dal
Washed and soaked for an half hour
1 tomato sliced
Method
Pressure cook for 1 whistle on high then 1 on low the dal , sliced tomato and salt to taste.
For the Tadka
2 Onions finely sliced
1 green chilli finely chopped
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
6 cashew nuts
( I Have used cashew nuts instead of cream, cashew nut paste are a great alternative for cream)
1/2 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
3 tbsp butter
Method
Add oil and a tbsp of butter, once hot sauté the finely chopped onions till lightly brown.Add the finely chopped green chillies, the spice powders and cashew nut paste .Add 1/2 cup water and cook for a minute on medium flame stirring occasionally.
Add now the cooked dal , 2 tbsp butter , finely chopped coriander leaves and salt to taste.
Cook for 2 minutes on low flame.
P.S.
For the cashew nut paste
Powder the cashew nuts, then add very little water to make a paste.
For the Paneer gravy
Ingredients
400 gms paneer , cut into cubes
2 tbsp East Indian Bottle Masala
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
2 Onions finely chopped
3 tomatoes finely chopped
2 green chillies
1/4 cup finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tbsp dry Fenugreek leaves
Salt to taste
2 tbsp pizza sauce ( I have used Dr. Otekars pizza sauce)
Method
Add oil , once hot sauté the finely chopped onions till translucent. Add finely chopped green chillies. Add the finely chopped tomatoes and cook till soft . Add next the 2 tbsp pizza sauce, mix well. Add now the garam masala powder, turmeric powder and East Indian Bottle Masala powder. Add in 1 cup water and cook for a minute.
Add the chopped paneer, finely chopped coriander leaves, dry Fenugreek leaves and salt to taste. Cook for a minute.
PS: If East Indian Bottle Masala not available you can replace it with Malwani masala or
Spice powder Recipe
1tsp chilli powder or according to taste
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp pepper powder
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp fennel powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/2 tsp garam masala powder
PS: instead of pizza sauce , you can replace it with tomato puree.
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