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

Inspired by Gymkhana
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Make Dal Maharani, Saag Makai, Bread Basket & Basmati Rice Recipe in just 1h 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dal Maharani

Saag Makai

Bread Basket

Basmati Rice

Method

Dal Maharani

  1. 1

    Prepare Lentils

    Rinse the yellow lentils thoroughly and soak them in water for about 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Temper Cumin

    In a pot, heat oil or ghee, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

  3. 3

    Sauté Onions

    Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  4. 4

    Cook Tomatoes

    Add ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

  5. 5

    Cook Lentils

    Add soaked lentils and enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer until lentils are soft.

  6. 6

    Finish Dal

    Stir in garam masala and chopped cilantro before serving.

Saag Makai

  1. 7

    Temper Cumin

    In a pan, heat oil or ghee. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

  2. 8

    Sauté Onions

    Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.

  3. 9

    Cook Ginger-Garlic

    Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

  4. 10

    Cook Spinach and Corn

    Add chopped spinach and corn kernels. Cook until spinach wilts down.

  5. 11

    Finish Saag Makai

    Stir in cream and season with salt before serving.

Bread Basket

  1. 12

    Prepare Dough

    In a bowl, mix whole wheat flour and salt. Gradually add water to form a dough.

  2. 13

    Rest Dough

    Knead the dough for about 5-10 minutes until smooth. Let it rest for 30 minutes.

  3. 14

    Shape Bread

    Divide the dough into small balls and roll them out into flatbreads.

  4. 15

    Cook Bread

    Cook each flatbread on a hot skillet until brown on both sides.

Basmati Rice

  1. 16

    Rinse Rice

    Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

  2. 17

    Cook Rice

    In a pot, combine rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.

  3. 18

    Simmer Rice

    Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

  4. 19

    Finish Rice

    Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

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