Dal Makhani

Description

 * Ethnicity - Punjabi, North Indian
 * Type of Meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * Ingredients Black Urad dal whole 100 gms.
 * Rajmah 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
 * Salt As per taste
 * Oil 1 tbsp.

Directions

 * 1) Pick, wash and soak black urad whole and rajmah overnight in 5 cups of water.
 * 2) Cook the soaked dal and rajmah in 5 cups of water with salt, red chili powder and chopped ginger till dal and rajmah 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. Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed and fat starts to leave the masala. Add boiled dal and rajma to this. Correct seasoning.
 * 5) Add Garam Masala Powder and simmer at very slow flame for 15 minutes. ( Slower it is cooked better the taste and the consistency of the dal.
 * 6) Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
 * 7) Serve hot with Paratha