Dal Makhani Recipe

Ingredients :

Black Urad Dal - 100gms
Rajmah Rice - 25gms
Red Chilli Powder - 1tbs
Oil - 1tbs
Butter - 50gms
Cumin Seeds - 1tsp
Chopped Onion - 1cup
Chopped Ginger - 1tbs
Chopped Garlic - 1tbs
Chopped Tomatoes - 1/2cup
Garam Masala - 1tsp
Fresh cream (malai) - 1/2cup
Salt - to taste

Method of Preparation :

Wash and soak black urad dal and rajmah rice overnight in 5 cups of water.
Cook the soaked dal and rajmah in 5 cups of water with salt and red chili powder. In a thick bottom pan heat oil and butter. Season cumin seeds. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. When it is done, add chopped ginger, garlic and tomatoes. Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed and oil separates. Add boiled dal and rajmah rice and mix well.
Add garam masala powder to the dal makhani and simmer for 15 minutes. Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot with naan or paratha.