Jain Style Dal Makhani Recipe
North Indian Recipes · High Protein Vegetarian · 40 min · 4 servings
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Key Ingredients
- 3/4 cup black urad dal (whole)
- 1/4 cup rajma (large kidney beans)
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)
- 3 cloves (laung)
- + 11 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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How to Make Jain Style Dal Makhani Recipe at Home
Ingredients (16 items)
- black urad dal (whole)— 3/4 cup
- rajma (large kidney beans)— 1/4 cup
- cumin seeds (jeera)— 1 teaspoon
- inch cinnamon stick (dalchini)— 1
- cloves (laung)— 3
- black cardamom (badi elaichi)— 2
- tomatoes - pureed— 2
- green chilli - finely chopped— 1
- red chilli powder— 1 teaspoon
- garam masala powder— 1 teaspoon
- dry ginger powder— 2 teaspoon
- tablespoons ghee— 2
- milk - low fat (optional)— 1 cup
- salt - to taste
- inch ginger - cut to julienne (optional)— 1
- tablespoons fresh cream— 2
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
To begin making the Jain Style Dal Makhani Recipe, wash and soak the whole urad dal and rajma overnight
- 2
Pressure cook the soaked dals in 2 to 3 cups of water for 4 to 5 whistles and simmer for 10 minutes; slightly mash the dals and keep aside
- 3
In the meantime, puree the tomatoes using a mixer grinder and keep aside
- 4
Heat ghee in a wok/kadhai on medium flame, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, black cardamom and let it release its aroma into the ghee
- 5
Add the cumin seeds and let it crackle
- 6
Once the cumin seeds have crackled add the tomato puree, green chillies and cook for 2 minutes
- 7
Once the tomatoes have cooked add the spice powders including red chilli, garam masala, dry ginger powder and cook until the ghee floats on top
- 8
Now, add the cooked dals, season with salt, add water to your desired consistency and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes
- 9
At this stage you can even add the milk and let the dal boil
- 10
Once the Dal Makhani reaches your desired consistency, switch off the flame
- 11
Transfer Dal Makhani to a serving bowl and garnish with ginger julienne and cream
- 12
Serve the Jain Style Dal Makhani recipe along with tawa parathas and kachumber salad for the weeknight dinner
