Maakhmi Dal -Sindhi Style Moong Dal

Step 1: To begin making the Maakhmi Dal, wash and soak the moong dal for 30 minutes

Step 2: In a pressure cooker, heat ghee on medium flame, add the cinnamon, cloves and cardamom

Step 3: To this add onions and fry until they turn into a nice deep golden brown colour

Step 4: Once the onions get the nice brown colour, add the turmeric powder and red chili powder

Step 5: Mix well

Step 6: Add the tomato puree at this stage and cook well, until the onion-tomato mix comes together

Step 7: To this onion-tomato bhuna masala add coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, chopped pudina leaves and add salt as required

Step 8: Add the soaked and drained dal, and water and close the pressure cooker

Step 9: Pressure cook for 2 whistles and turn off the flame

Step 10: Allow the pressure to release naturally

Step 11: Once you open the pressure cooker, mash the dal with the potato masher and mix well

Step 12: Serve this Maakhmi Dal, along with Phulka Recipe (Roti/Chapati) - Puffed Indian Bread and Tuk Patata - Aloo Took Recipe (Sindhi Styled Double Baked Crispy Potatoes)