【Indian Queen Stew】Dal Maharani
The name of this “Queen Stew” is actually a bit sensational, it is a name taken from another famous stew in India, “Dal Makhni”. In general, Makhni cream stew is considered a royal delicacy with more ingredients and is a delicacy belonging to the king. And this one is very similar, but the material content is a little different, in order to identify its difference, it is named the queen’s stew!
The Indian queen’s method of stewing beans
Step 1
Wash the beans and soak them in water for one night, then wash the beans and drain them the next day.
Step 2
Stir together 4 ripe tomatoes and green peppers to form a paste.
Step 3
In another deep pot, add 3 tablespoons of ghee ghee or oil, and stir-fry the asafoetida gum, cinnamon and cinnamon leaves until fragrant.
Step 4
Pour the stirred tomato paste into the pan
Step 5
Cook until the sides are oily.
Step 6
Add all seasonings and mix well.
Step 7
Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes, then pour in the beans and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, adding 5 large cups of water.
Step 8
Transfer the beans to a slow cooker and simmer for 4-5 hours, or bring to a boil in a large pot on the stove and simmer over low heat for 2-3 hours.
Step 9
Before eating, you can add some cream to increase the aroma.
Cooking tips for Indian queen stewed beans