Dal Makhani is a popular north Indian dish; it is rich and hearty. Dal Makhani is a combination of whole urad and red kidney beans. It goes great with Naan or Tandoori Roti.
Ingredients:
Whole Urad dal 1/2 cup
Rajma 2 tbsp
Red chilli powder 1 tsp
coriander powder 1 1/4 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/4 tsp
Garam masala powder 1 tsp
Onion 1 no.
Tomato 1 no. Big
Milk/Cream As needed
Butter 3 tbsp
Ginger,Garlic Finely chopped 1/2 tsp each
Jeera 1 tsp
Method:
Soak urad dal,rajma for minimum 6 hours and pressure cook till done,say 4-5 whistles,with enough water(water level should be above the dal).
Drain and save the excess water and mash the dhal with laddle.
Chop onion very finely,grind the tomato and keep aside.
Heat butter in a heavy bottomed vessel,add jeera..
Add the finely chopped ginger and garlic and fry till golden brown.
Add the onion and fry till transparent,add turmeric.
Add the ground tomato paste and fry till oil separates.
add the red chilli and coriander powder.(add more butter if desired)
Now add the water drained from the dal and boil for 2-3 minutes,add garam masala powder.
Add the mashed dal and mix well.
add cream or milk if desired at this stage and adjust the consistency.(add butter if desired)
Simmer for 10-15 minutes,stir in between to avoid burning at the bottom.
Finally garnish with ginger strips and butter/ cream and serve with roti/ nan/ rice.