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To prepare dal makhani you need:

·1 cup of Masoor Dal (Lentil Dal)
·1 Onion ( 2 if the size is small)
·1 Tomato
·5-6 Green Chilies (add the chilies according to your taste)
·2-3 tbsp of Vegetable oil.
·2-3 tbsp of Ghee
·1/2 tsp of Garlic paste
·1 tsp of Shazeera (Kala jeera or Caraway seeds)
·2 Cardamom
·2 Cinnamon
·Chili Powder (add it only if necessary)
·Salt to taste
·2-3 cups of water.

Method of preparation:

·Cook the Massor Dal (Lentil Dal) in a pressure cooker till you listen 2 whistles and then keep it aside. Do not overcook the Dal.
·In a pan heat the oil. When hot add the garlic paste and let it fry for a while. Later add the onions & green chilies. Fry them till they are golden brown.
·And then finally add the tomatoes. When onions, green chilies & tomatoes are well cooked keep them aside & allow this mixture to cool.
·Once the mixture is cool grind it into a smooth paste and keep it aside.
·Also grind Shazeera & Cinnamon into fine powder separately and keep it aside.
·In another pan add ghee & heat it. Once hot add cardamom and then the powdered mixture of Shazeera & cinnamon.
·Allow it to splutter.
·Then add the cooked massor dal along with 2-3 cups of water (You can add more amount of water according to the consistency you want).
·Bring it to boil. And then add the fine smooth paste (onions + green chilies + tomatoes) to the masoor dal.
·Stir the whole mixture well & boil for about 5 minutes.
·Finally add the salt. (Add chili powder only if the spicy taste is reduced otherwise it's not required). Garnish with coriander & serve hot.

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