Dal Makhani

Ingredients

• ½ cup whole black gram (sabut urad dal), soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons kidney beans (rajma), soaked overnight
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon butter
• ½ tablespoon oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera) 
• ½ teaspoon red chilli powder 
• 1 cup fresh tomato puree
• ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh cream + for drizzling 
• Homemade white butter for garnishing 

Method

1. Pressure cook black gram and kidney beans in sufficient water till the pressure is released for 8-10 times. 
2. Heat butter and oil in a non-stick pan. Add cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant. 
3. Add chilli powder and tomato puree, mix well and cook till the oil separates. 
4. Add pressure cooked dal, stir to mix and simmer for 15-20 minutes. 
5. Add garam masala powder and cream, mix well and simmer for 10-15 minutes. 
6. Garnish with white butter, drizzle some cream and serve hot.