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Cumin and Turmeric Punjabi Dal Makhani

Name: Cumin and Turmeric Punjabi Dal Makhani
Total time: 92 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Punjabi Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup urad dal; 1 cup chana dal; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/4 cup butter; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup water; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp turmeric

Enhances the base with earthy, warm notes.

92 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak dals for 30 minutes. Cook until tender, about 40 minutes.
Heat butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds, onions, and green chilies. Sauté until golden.
Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander. Cook 10 minutes.
Stir in cooked dals, cream, and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes.
Stir in cumin and turmeric with cooked dals, cream, and sugar.

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