Maa Ki Dal recipe with step by step photos
Like Maa Ki Dal, Pressure Cooker Recipe-
Maa Ki Dal is a Tradional Punjabi dal made with whole urad dal, rajma, flavoured with whole spices and tomatoes and has a creamy texture as also contains cream. Our maa ki dal recipe | pressure cooker maa ki dal | Punjabi kali dal | black gram dal | is a quick recipe, as the process of cooking in pressure cooker is fast. If you like this recipe, given below are the links of similar recipes :
Recipe Tips and preparation for Maa ki Dal-
Maa ki dal/Dal makhani or Punjabi style Maa ki da slow cooked whole urad lentils is a popular dal from the Northern region. For preparing the Maa ki dal, rinse the whole urad and rajma very well with water.
![]()
-
Add enough water.
![]()
-
Cover with a lid and keep aside to soak overnight. The dals are soaked for 24 hours, changing water every 8 hours while preparing in the authentic way.
![]()
-
In the morning, drain the whole urad and rajma keep aside.
![]()
How to make pressure cooker Maa Ki Dal-
For making the Maa Ki Dal in a pressure cooker, heat the oil and butter in a pressure cooker. Butter provides a nice flavour while oil prevents the butter from burning.
![]()
-
Once the butter melts, add the cumin seeds. To prepare a vegan dal makhani, swap butter with vegetable oil or nut butter.
![]()
-
When the seeds crackle, add the cinnamon.
![]()
-
Add the cloves.
![]()
-
Add the cardamom. Whole spices provide a beautiful aroma and lovely flavour to the manh di dal.
![]()
-
Add the green chillies. Avoid green chillies if you are preparing the Punjabi dal for kids.
![]()
-
Add the onions.
![]()
-
Add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes or until the onions are slight golden & the raw smell of adrak lehsun has gone.
![]()
-
Add the chilli powder. For a fiery red colour, add little Kashmiri red chilli powder.
![]()
-
Add the turmeric powder.
![]()
-
Add the tomato pulp. Referring this recipe with detailed step by step photos, we have prepared this fresh tomato pulp prior making the pressure cooker mah di dal recipe
![]()
-
Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
![]()
-
Add the garam masala. This homemade Punjabi Garam Masala is a perfect flavour enhancer.
![]()
-
Add the soaked and drained urad and rajma.
![]()
-
Add the salt.
![]()
-
Furthermore, add 1 cup of water.
![]()
-
Mix well so the spices are well distributed.
![]()
-
Close the lid and pressure cook on high flame for 6 whistles.
![]()
-
Allow the steam to escape naturally before opening the lid. You will notice the dals and rajma have turned softer.
![]()
-
Add the fresh cream. If you are health conscious, then reduce the quantity but it may change the taste of kaali dal.
![]()
-
Mix Maa Ki Dal well and mash it lightly. Do not mash completely, there should be some whole dal and rajma present after mashing to get that perfect thick and creamy textured maa ki dal | pressure cooker maa ki dal | Punjabi kali dal | black gram dal |.
![]()
-
Cook Punjabi Maa Ki Dal on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes ,while stirring occasionally.
![]()
-
Serve the maa ki dal | pressure cooker maa ki dal | Punjabi kali dal | black gram dal | hot with parathas or butter naan or jeera rice.
![]()
Tips for maa ki dal recipe-
Add the fresh cream. If you are health conscious, then reduce the quantity but it may change the taste of kaali dal.
![]()
-
Mix pressure cooker maa ki dal well and mash it lightly. Do not mash completely, there should be some whole dal and rajma present after mashing to get that perfect thick and creamy textured Maa Ki Dal.
![]()