Dal makhani

Happy Birthday

I was really a coincidence that I posted your favorite recipe on this special day, I dedicate this to you. Wish you many more happy returns of the day. 

Have a blast.

Ingredients

Whole black gram (urad dhal) : 250 gms 
Red kidney beans (rajma) : 50 grams
Onions : 1 large
Tomatoes : 1 large (pureed)
Green chillies : 2 nos
Ginger-garlic paste : 1 teaspoon
Cumin seeds : 1/2 teaspoon
Coriander powder : 1 tablespoon
Garam masala powder : 1 teaspoon (more if needed)
Bay leaf : 2 nos
Chillie powder : adjust to taste
Salt : to taste
Oil : 1 teaspoon
Butter : 2 tablespoons
Cream/ milk : 2-3 tablespoons
Coriander leaves : to garnish

Procedure

Pick, wash and soak black gram and kidney beans overnight in water. Drain, pressure cook in four cups of water for 3 whistles (you can also use tinned kidneys beans and lentils do not forget to wash them before using). In a deep bottom pan add oil, 1 tablespoon butter, bay leaf, cumin seeds fry for 30 secs add chopped onions, green chillies fry for 5 mins then add ginger garlic paste and fry, add pureed tomatoes cook till soft, add cooked black gram and kidney beans, salt, garam masala powder, coriander powder, water (according to consistency you need) and cook on a low flame for 15 mins. Lastly add 3 tablespoons of cream or milk. Check for spice add if required, garnish with coriander leaves and remaining butter.