Maa Chole Di Dal

Here maah means urad dal (in this recipe it is split urad dal with skin), Chole ki dal means chana dal. So as the name says it is made from urad dal and chana dal with very less spices. In terms of spices, only red chili powder is added. The most flavor comes from ginger, garlic and butter. The addition of butter makes it rich and buttery. This maah chole ki dal is slightly creamy too because of the urad dal. As the urad dal cooks, it gives creamy texture.

How to make Maah Chole Ki Dal Recipe

1. Take both dal (urad dal and chana dal) in a bowl or strainer. Wash or rinse them using cold water till water gets clear.
2. Then soak them in enough water for 30 minutes to 1 hour. The discard the soaking water.
3. Take soaked dal into pressure cooker. Add salt, ginger paste, garlic paste and butter.
4. Add 1 ½ cups of water. Cover the cooker with lid, put the weight on and turn the heat on medium.
5. Let it cook for 5-6 whistles or till the dal gets cooked and soft. Let the pressure go down by itself then open the lid.
6. Mash the dal slightly using back of the spoon or spatula. Check the consistency of the dal.
7. Depending on that add extra water. I have added ¾ cups of water.
8. Turn the heat back on medium and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
9. Meanwhile on another stove, heat the ghee in a small pan on medium heat. Once hot add chopped onion, ginger, garlic and green chili.
10. Mix and saute till onions get soft and light pink in color.
11. Then add chopped tomatoes.
12. Mix well and cook till tomatoes get soft and slightly mushy.
13. Now add red chili powder.
14. Mix well and cook for a minute.
15. Add this mixture to simmering dal.
16. Mix well to combine. Turn off the stove.
17. Lastly add chopped coriander and mint leaves.
18. Mix well and it is ready to serve. Serving suggestion: Serve maah chole ki dal with plain steamed rice. It can be served with roti or paratha.