Daal Makhni (Dal Makni)

Ingredients:
1 cup whole ural dal
1/4 cup rajmawhole garam masala - bay leaf, cloves, cardemom, cinnamon
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
3 medium sized tomatoes ( made in a puree )
3 tsp oil to cook
2 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp kasoori methi
1 tbsp butter1 tbsp cream (optional, you can add along with butter to make it more creamy)Salt to taste
Method:
Clean and wash whole ural dal and rajma.Soak dal and rajma overnight
. Presure cook dal and rajma with few drops of oil, pinch of hing and salt. Cook till tender. ( number of whistles depend on cooker type and size )
. Once done, slightly mash the dal
. Heat oil in a kadai. Add whole garam masala
. Add ginger garlic paste and fry till golden brown.Add tomato puree
. Cook for 5 minutes
.Now add cumin powder, coriander powder, red chilli powder and kasoori methi
. Cook on a low flame with lid covered till the oil separates. Add butter.Now add the dal and rajma mixture
. Add half a cup of water.Cook it for 20-30 minutes with the lid covered on a low flame
.Garnish with cream.

Serving Suggestions:

Can be served with rice, parathas, kulcha or rotis.
Tip:

Dal mkahani can be made in many ways. Instead of whole garam masala, you can use any ready garam masala or Catch Dal Makhani masala - which goes very wellCook the dal for a long time for best taste.