Dhal makhani

Dhal makhani is a Gujarati speciality.All Gujarati food tastes a little sweet.It tastes great when served with chapati.It is a very healthy side dish prepared with green gram.Its a rich source of protein.

This is how i made it
Ingredients
Green gram 1 cup
onion 1
tomatoes 2
jeera 1/4tsp
ginger a small piece
garlic 2
garam masala 1/2 tsp
chilli powder 1-2 tsp
coriander powder 1 tsp
jaggery 3tsp(shredded)
salt to taste
oil 2-3 tspIn a kadai add oil & add jeera.Then add chopped onion & saute.Now add ginger & garlic which are finely chopped as well.Now add cut tomatoes & saute.Now add the green gram & mix well.Now add all the powders & mix well.Now add enough water to submerge all the ingredients added.Pressure cook this mixture for 10-12 whistles.Check if green gram is cooked fully & mashy.If its not fully cooked pressure cook it for 2-3 whistles more.When ready now add salt & jaggery.Taste & adjust salt.Allow to boil & take off stove & serve hot with chappathi.

Iam sending this to WYF-side dishes hosted by EC of simple Indian food.