Daal Makhani

Here's another Indian recipe, daal makhani. This is my absolute favorite daal! Wonder why, with all the cream and butter! : )

Dal Makhani

1 cup black lentils (kaali sabut dal)

1/2 cup red kidney beans (rajma) (Pressure cook dals together for about 45 minutes)

2 T. ghee

1 t. cumin seeds

2 big onions, finely chopped

1 t. ginger garlic paste

1 t. red chilli powder

1/2 t. turmeric powder

salt to taste

2 big tomatoes, finely chopped

¼ cup butter

1+ tsp garam masala powder

2-3 tbsp malai (fresh cream)

Cilantro leaves for garnish

Pre-heat ghee in a heavy bottomed vessel. Add cumin seeds and let them saute for a minute or two. Add the chopped onions and sauté the onions till pink.
Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 3-4 mts. Add the turmeric, chilli powder and salt and combine.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5-6 mts. Now add the pressure cooked dals along with a cup of water and mix well till they are well coated with the masala mixture. Cook covered for 3-4 minutes on medium heat. Add water if necessary to get the consistency you'd like.
Add butter, combine and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add malai and garam masala and mix well. Serve with hot rotis or steamed rice.