Jain Style Dal Makhani Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Jain Style Dal Makhani Recipe, wash and soak the whole urad dal and rajma overnight

Step 2: Pressure cook the soaked dals in 2 to 3 cups of water for 4 to 5 whistles and simmer for 10 minutes; slightly mash the dals and keep aside

Step 3: In the meantime, puree the tomatoes using a mixer grinder and keep aside

Step 4: Heat ghee in a wok/kadhai on medium flame, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, black cardamom and let it release its aroma into the ghee

Step 5: Add the cumin seeds and let it crackle

Step 6: Once the cumin seeds have crackled add the tomato puree, green chillies and cook for 2 minutes

Step 7: Once the tomatoes have cooked add the spice powders including red chilli, garam masala, dry ginger powder and cook until the ghee floats on top

Step 8: Now, add the cooked dals, season with salt, add water to your desired consistency and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes

Step 9: At this stage you can even add the milk and let the dal boil

Step 10: Once the Dal Makhani reaches your desired consistency, switch off the flame

Step 11: Transfer Dal Makhani to a serving bowl and garnish with ginger julienne and cream

Step 12: Serve the Jain Style Dal Makhani recipe along with tawa parathas and kachumber salad for the weeknight dinner