DAL MAKHANI

Ingredients:---

Black urad dal - 1 1/ cup,
Rajma - 1/2 cup,
Onion - 2 (finely chopped),
Ginger - garlic paste - 1 tsp each,
Tomatoes - 5 (pureed),
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp,
Red chilli powder - 2 tsp,
Dhania - Jeera powder,
Salt to taste,
Garam masala - 1 tsp,
Beaten curd - 1/2 cup,
Milk - 1/2 cup,
Cream - 1/2 cup,
Oil - 2 tbsp,
Butter - 2 tbsp,
Fresh Coriander leaves,

Method

1. Wash, soak the dal and rajma in sufficient water overnight.
2. Pressure cook the dal and rajma in sufficient water with salt, half red chilli powder and 1 tbsp oil.
3. Pressure cook on high flame and then simmer for 30-40 minutes till the dal gets a creamy texture.
4. Heat butter and oil in a pan. Add onions.
5. Cook till onions become pinkish brown . Now add ginger-garlic paste.
6. Now add pureed tomatoes and green chillies.
7. Add dhania - jeera powder, the remaining chilly powder and turmeric powder.
8. Add curd and saute till oil sparates.
9. Add this mixture to dal.
10. Simmer again on low flame for 15-20 minutes by adding milk .
11. Add garam masala powder.
12. Garnish with fresh cream, a dash of butter and coriander leaves.