Dal makhani recipe

Recipe ingredients

1 1/2 cups toor dal, washed and drained
2 tomatoes, medium sized, cut into large pieces
A pinch of turmeric powder
2 teaspoon coriander leaves, chopped
Seasoning:
1 small onion, chopped
A pinch of hing
1 teaspoon red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon dhania powder
4 to 5 green chillies, chopped
1 sprig curry leaves
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 stick butter
Salt to taste

How to make dal makhani

Boil the dal and tomatoes with a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 cup water till the dal is soft.
Add salt to taste.
Set aside.
In a saucepan, prepare the seasoning by heating the butter.
Add the cumin and mustard.
When the cumin is slightly fried, add all the other seasoning ingredients except the red chilli, turmeric and dhania.
Fry till the onion starts turning color.
Now add the powders and fry for a minute.
Remove from heat and add the boiled dal/tomato to this.
Add the chopped coriander leaves.
Mix well.
Adjust the salt if necessary.
Add 1 cup of water.
Bring it to a boil and remove.
Serve hot with rotis or plain rice.