Dal Makhni Spicy, creamy mixed lentil curry 1 cup Red gram (Thuvaraparippu)1/2 cup Yellow moong dal1/2 cup Masoor dal1 no Onion (chopped)1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeerakam)1/4 tsp Asafoetida (Kayam)1 tsp Red chilly powder1/2 tsp Turmeric powder1 tsp Coriander powder1 tsp Ginger paste1 tsp Garlic paste5 - Dry red chillie (Kollamulaku)Salt (As reqd)2 tbsp OilFor garnishing:-Unsalted butter (according to requirement)Coriander leaves (chopped)2 tsp Lemon juice Wash and cook the dals in a pressure cooker for about 4 whistles. :- They should be thoroughly mashed. Heat oil in a pan or a kadai.Add cumin seeds.Add the chopped onion and fry till it becomes golden- brown.Add the dried red chillies, salt and asafoetida and fry for a few seconds.Put all the masalas and the ginger-garlic paste and fry till the oil separates.Add the cooked dal mixture to this and pour enough water to make it viscous. :- I generally add 1/2 cup and then add more if required.:- The dal should have a creamy texture to it.Let this simmer for a few mins.Add the lemon juice and turn off the stove.Garnish with chopped cilantro and unsalted butter.:- Serve with jeera rice or rotis or parathas. :- The quantities of the masalas depend on the amount of dal used. If using a bigger measuring cup, please increase the amounts of spices too. North Indian