Maa Ki Dal
2 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
1 bay leaf
1 tsp cumin / jeera
1 tsp kasuri methi
1 onion (finely chopped)
1 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 chilli (slit)
¼ tsp turmeric
¾ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
½ tsp coriander powder
¼ tsp cumin powder
¼ tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
2 tomato (finely chopped)
1 cup water
2 tbsp coriander (finely chopped)
- In a large kadai, heat 2 tbsp ghee and saute 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp cumin and 1 tsp kasuri methi
- Add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 chilli
- Saute well making sure onions turn golden brown
- Keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp coriander powder, ¼ tsp cumin powder, ¼ tsp garam masala and 1 tsp salt
- Saute on low flame, until spices turn aromatic
- Further, add 2 tomato and saute until tomatoes turn soft and mushy
- Add in Aaj Pakao Dal Makhni Mix and mix well
- Also, add 1 cup water or as required adjusting consistency as desired
- Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until flavours are absorbed
- Now add 2 tbsp coriander and mix well
- Finally, enjoy maa ki dal with roti or rice