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Sultani Dal/Awadhi Sultani Dal

Sultani Dal/Awadhi Sultani Dal is a dal from the royal kitchens of Nawabs of Awadh. It's rich, creamy, aromatic and has great depths of flavor. Easy to make, this dal goes well with any type of Indian bread or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Toor Dal/Pigeon peas/Yellow Lentils
  • 2.5 Cup Water
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric powder
  • Salt according to the taste.
  • 1 Inch Ginger
  • 3 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Green Chilli Chopped
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tbsp ghee /Clarified Butter
  • ½ Cup Milk
  • 2 Tbsp Yoghurt
  • 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
  • 1 Tbsp fresh Green Cilantro

Method
 

  1. Wash lentil nicely and cook lentil with 2.5 cups of water , turmeric powder ,salt ,ginger and garlic .
  2. Cook on high pressure for 4 minute .Let the steam release naturally .
  3. Remove the lid .Whisk the dal /lentil.Make it into a smooth puree.
  4. MIx 1 cup of extra water into the dal and let it cook for 1 minute.
  5. Mix yoghurt,milk,and cream and stir it into the cooked lentil. Cook it for 3 minute .Stir it in between to prevent sticking .
  6. Take a small pan .Add ghee/Clarified butter to it .
  7. When it's hot enough add cumin seeds and green chilli to it .
  8. Drizzle it over the dal.
  9. Taste the dal .adjust the seasoning .
  10. Garnish with green cilantro.
  11. Serve with rice or roti.
  12. Enjoy.
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