Jun 09 2026
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Dal Maharani, Rajasthani Bhindi, Saag Makai - Bread Basket & Basmati Rice Recipe

Inspired by Gymkhana
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Make Dal Maharani, Rajasthani Bhindi, Saag Makai - Bread Basket & Basmati Rice Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dal Maharani

Rajasthani Bhindi

Saag Makai

Basmati Rice

Bread Basket

Method

Dal Maharani

  1. 1

    Cook the Dal

    Rinse the split yellow lentils and soak them for 30 minutes. In a pressure cooker, add water and lentils, and cook for 3-4 whistles until soft.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Tempering

    In a pan, heat ghee or oil, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Add tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft, then add the cooked dal and garam masala. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot.

Rajasthani Bhindi

  1. 5

    Prepare the Bhindi

    Wash and chop the okra. In a pan, heat oil, add sliced onions, and sauté until translucent.

  2. 6

    Cook the Bhindi

    Add the chopped bhindi, turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir-fry until cooked and slightly crispy.

Saag Makai

  1. 7

    Cook the Spinach

    In a pan, heat oil or ghee, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

  2. 8

    Combine Ingredients

    Add spinach, corn, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Cook until spinach is wilted and corn is tender.

Basmati Rice

  1. 9

    Rinse and Cook the Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. In a pot, add water and salt, bring to a boil, then add rice. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.

Bread Basket

  1. 10

    Warm the Bread

    Warm the naan or roti in a tandoor or on a skillet before serving.

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