Dal Naariyal

Updated at: Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:55:37 GMT

Step 1

1) Soak whole black urad and rajma overnight in 6-7 cups of water.

Step 2

2) Cook the soaked dal and rajma in the same water with salt, red chili powder and half the chopped ginger until dal and rajma are cooked and soft.

Step 3

3) Peel and chop the onion, ginger and garlic finely. Also chop the tomatoes.

Step 4

4) Heat fat in a thick-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds, when it crackles add chopped onions and fry till golden brown.

Step 5

5) Add chopped ginger, garlic and chopped tomatoes. Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed and fat starts to leave the masala. Add boiled dal and rajma to this. Do not add the liquid at first.

Step 6

6) Mash and stir thoroughly.

Step 7

7) Add the liquid and some water if required and simmer on very low heat for fifteen minutes.

Step 8

8) Add cream and garam masala powder let it simmer for another five minutes. Finish off with a couple of pinch of Kasoori methi powdered.

Step 9

Tip: Replacing the tomatoes with 4 tablespoons of thick tomato paste will enhance the taste and colour of the dish manifold.

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