Dal Makhani

Ingredients:

• black urad dal whole 100 gms.
• rajma 25 gms.
• cumin seeds 1 tsp.
• chopped garlic 1 tbsp.
• chopped ginger 1 tbsp.
• garam masala powder 1 tsp.
• fresh cream ½ cup
• red chili powder 1 tbsp.
• butter 150 gms.
• chopped tomato ½ cup
• chopped onion 1 cup
• oil 1 tbsp.
• salt as per taste

Method:

• Pick, wash and soak black urad whole and rajma overnight in 5 cups of water.
• Cook the soaked dal and rajma in 5 cups of water with salt, red chili powder and chopped ginger till dal and rajma are cooked/soft.
• Heat oil and butter in a thick bottomed pan.
• Add cumin seeds, let it crackle.
• Add chopped onions and cook till golden brown in color.
• Add chopped ginger, garlic and chopped tomatoes.
• Saute till tomatoes are well mashed and fat starts to leave the masala.
• Add boiled dal and rajma to this.
• Add Garam Masala Powder and simmer at very slow flame for 15 minutes
• Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
• Serve hot with Naan or Paratha.