Shahi Dal | How to make Shahi daal | Restaurant style mazeedar creamy dal | Neelo's kitchen

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: ghee

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

Rinse the yellow and red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak the lentils in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat oil and ghee in a pot over medium heat until melted.

Add sliced garlic and cumin for tempering and sauté until fragrant.

Stir in freshly crushed garlic and ginger; sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

Add chopped green chili and sliced green chili as per taste.

Mix in blended tomatoes and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes.

Add roasted and crushed cumin, coriander, red chili powder, chili flakes, turmeric, and salt; stir well to combine.

Add soaked lentils and water; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until lentils are tender.

Stir in garam masala and cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.

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