Dal Makhani

This recipe was shared by my friend Abhilasha. I had tried several recipes for
Dal Makhani, but I liked her recipe the best.

• Urd Dal (whole with skin)     - 1 c
• Rajma     - 1 c
• Onion (medium)     - 1
• Tomatoes     - 2
• Ginger     - 1 inch
• Garlic     - 3 cloves
• Cilantro     - 1/4 c
• Ghee/Butter     - 3 Tbsp
• Turmeric     - 1/4 tsp
• Chilli Pwdr - 1 tsp
• Coriander Pwdr - 1 tsp
• Hing     - 1/8 tsp
• Cumin seeds     - 1/2 tsp
• Cloves     - 6
• Cinnamon     - 1 inch
• Bay Leaves     - 4
• Crushed pepper     - 1/4 tsp
• Kasoori methi     - 1/4 tsp
• Heavy cream (optional)     - 1/4 c

1. Soak Rajma and  Urd Dal overnight.
2. Pressure cook both together with enough water for upto 2-3  whistles.
3. In a pot add the Ghee/Butter and heat over medium flame.
4. Add to that Hing, Cumin seeds, Cloves, Cinnamon, Crushed Black Pepper, and Bay leaves.
5. Add to this finely chopped Onions, Garlic and Ginger.
6. Saute till Onions are soft about 10 mins.
7. Next add chopped  Tomatoes or crush them in a mixer.
8. Cook this mixture for a while till tomatoes are soft and mashed
9. Then add the Dal to this and add Turmeric, Corriander powder, Red chilli pwdr and salt to taste.
10. To this, add Cream/Butter (optional)  again and then allow it to simmer and cook for at least 30-40 mins.
11. In the end, add a little bit of Kasoori Methi and cook for 5mins.
12. Garnish with Cilantro and serve.

Tip : Serve hot with Rotis/Naan/Rice. Enjoy !!