Dal Makhani

Ingredients:
1 cup whole black urad dal

1/3 cup rajma

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 large tomato, finely chopped

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tbsp grated ginger

2 green chillies,finely chopped

2 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder

1/2 tsp garam masala powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp fresh cream(can add 1/2 a cup if you wish)

salt to taste

coriander Leaves, finely chopped

Method:

1. Wash and soak whole black urad dal and rajma overnight.

2. Pressure cook the urad dal and rajma with 1 tsp chilli powder and grated ginger, until soft.

3. Lightly mash the cooked dal and keep it aside.

4. Melt the butter and add cumin seeds.

5. When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add the chopped onions and green chillies.

6. Saute for few minutes till the onions turn translucent.

7. Add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell disappears.

8. Add chopped tomatoes and cook till it turns mushy.

9. Add coriander powder, the remaining chilli powder, and garam masala powder.

10. Add little water, cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 5 min.

11. Add the cooked dal & rajma and adjust the consistency of the gravy.

12. Add salt, cover the pan and cook on medium high, till the gravy thickens.

13. Add fresh cream and turn off the stove.

14. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serve hot with rotis or rice.