Cholar Dal By The Bong Gastronomist
Dal Makhni is a classic North Indian dish known for its creamy texture and rich flavors. It is made using black lentils and kidney beans, slow-cooked with spices, and finished with a luscious touch of butter and cream. Pair with Naan/Chapati or Rice
Ingredients
- 120 g Washed Chana Dal (washed)
- 400 ml Water
- 6 g Peeled Ginger (peeled)
- 1 Bay Leaf (removed)
- 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 0.5 tsp Jeera Powder
- 0.75 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 10 g Dried Red Chilli (none)
- 10 g Green Chilli (none)
- 1.5 tbsp Ghee
- 10 g Cashews (none)
- 10 g Raisins (none)
- 10 g Coconut (6277759d-c201-4c9e-8d06-5d8c9614b305)
Instructions
Add initial ingredients to jar
Add Washed Chana Dal, Water, Ginger, Bay leaf, Turmeric powder, Jeera powder, Coriander powder, Garam Masala, Red Chilli, Green Chilli to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Select pressure cooking mode for 10 minutes at 100°C with automatic stirring.
The device will now cook the dal
The Upliance 2.0 will now automatically cook the dal for 1500 seconds at 95°C using the pre-programmed setting. The device will automatically stir and maintain the temperature.
Add remaining ingredients and sauté
Add Ghee, Cashews, Raisins, and Coconut to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Select sauté mode at 110°C for 30 seconds with automatic stirring.
The dish is ready
The Upliance 2.0 will signal completion. Garnish as needed. The Cholar Dal is ready to serve.
Why this recipe works better with The Upliance 2.0
Automatic Stirring
No more standing over the stove. Upliance stirs your filling perfectly.
Precise Temperature
Maintain exact 120°C for perfect sautéing without burning.
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