Dal makhani

1 cup whole black urad dal

1/4 cup Rajma(kidney beans)

1 tbsp ginger, grated

2 tbsp minced garlic

1 green chilli,finely chopped

2 medium onion, finely chopped

3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped

1 tsp cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 tsp garam masala

100g. butter

salt to taste

1/4 cup Sour cream or fresh cream(optional)

1. Soak whole urad dal & kidney beans over night. Drain & Pressure cook for 3 whistles or until done with 5 cups of water, salt, ginger & 1 tsp garam masala.
2. Heat butter & add cumin seeds & bay leaf. When they crackle add chopped onions, minced garlic & chopped green chilli. Saute until the onions are slightly brown.
3. Add tomatoes, Red chilli powder & cook until the tomatoes are soft & mushy.
4. Beat the cooked dal & beans lightly & add to the gravy.
5. Adjust salt & desired consistency by adding some water if too thick & simmer for 10 min.
6. Add remaining garam masala, cream & simmer for another 2 minutes.
7. Serve hot.

Serves: 6

It tastes best with naan.