Dal Makhani

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole black urad dal, soaked overnight
• 1/4 cup rajma (kidney beans), soaked overnight
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 3 tbsp cream
• Salt to taste

Method

1. Pressure cook urad dal and rajma with salt for 5-6 whistles until very soft.
2. Heat butter and oil, add cumin seeds.
3. Sauté onions until deeply golden.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.
5. Add tomato puree and spices, cook until oil separates.
6. Add cooked dal and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Stir in cream, adjust seasoning.
8. Finish with a knob of butter on top before serving.