Dal Makhani

Ingredients :

whole masoor 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 50 gms.
chopped tomato ½ cup
chopped onion 1 cup
oil 1 tbsp.
salt as per taste

Method :

1. Pick, wash and soak masoor and rajma overnight in 5 cups of water.

2. Cook the soaked masoor and rajma in 5 cups of water with salt, red chili powder and chopped
ginger till dal and rajma are cooked/soft.

3. 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.

4. Add chopped ginger, garlic and chopped tomatoes. Saute till tomatoes are well mashed
and fat starts to leave the masala. Add boiled masoor and rajma to this. Correct seasoning.

5. Add Garam Masala Powder and simmer at very slow flame for 15 minutes

6. Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

7. Serve hot with Naan or Paratha.