DAL MAKHANI

Dal makhani or dal makhani is a popular dish from the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent. The primary ingredients are whole black lentil (urad), red kidney beans (rajma), butter and cream. The dish gets its richness from the use of cream.Dal makhani’s popularity is due in part to its versatility in a meal: the rich vegetarian dish can be served as a main meal, included as part of a buffet (thali), or used as an accompaniment to a meal. 

INGREDIENTS:


Black gram - 1 cup
Rajma (Red beans) - 1/8 cup
Salt
Water
Ghee - 2 tbsp
Onion - 1
Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
Tomato puree - 3
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Coriander leaves
Coriander powder - 2 tsp
Cumin powder - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Butter - 2 tbsp
Red chili powder - 1/2 tsp
Fresh cream - 2 tbsp

METHOD:

1. Soak the black gram and rajma for about 5 hours.

2. In a pressure cooker add black gram, red kidney beans, salt and water & keep it for 2-3 whistles.

3. In a pan add ghee and onions and cook it until the onions turn brown.

4. Add ginger garlic paste, tomato puree, salt, red chili powder and coriander leaves.

5. Check if the dal is cooked and add it to the tadka and cook it for 7-8 mins.

6. In other pan add butter, red chili powder and pour it over dal and add coriander and fresh cream.


              Dal Makhani is ready to be served!!!!!!!!