Daal Maharani By Chef Zakir.

• Chef Zakir.
• Show:Dawat.
• Daal Maharani.
• Ingredients
  White lentils 125 gm
  Yellow lentils 125 gm
  Whole green lentils 50 gm
  Water 1 – 1 ½ glass
  Ginger paste 1 tbsp
  Salt to taste
  Chili powder 1 tbsp
  Coriander powder 1 tbsp
  All spice powder 1 tsp
  Lemon juice 1 – 1 ½ tbsp
  Fresh cream 125 ml
  Onion 1
  Oil ¼ cup
  Butter 2 tbsp
  Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  Garlic 4 – 5 cloves
  Coriander leaves 2 tbsp
• Method
  • Wash 125 gm white lentils, 125 gm mung beans (yellow lentils) and 50 gm green lentils. Soak each of the lentils separately for 30 – 45 minutes.
  • In a pan put soaked lentils, 1 – 1 ½ glass of water, salt to taste, 1 tbsp ginger paste, 1 tbsp coriander powder and 1 tsp all spice powder. Cook on low flame till lentils are tender.
  • Now add 125 ml fresh cream, salt to taste and 1 – 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice. Now cook for a few more minutes on low flame.
  • In another pan heat ¼ cup oil and 2 tbsp butter, add 1 sliced onion and 4 – 5 cloves of chopped garlic. Sauté till golden brown.
  • Lastly add in cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds. Now pour tarka mixture on top of lentils.
  • Now dish it out, top with coriander leaves. Serve hot with boiled rice.