Dal makhani

Dal makhani is one of the most famous recipe which has its origin from Punjab.It is good to taste and healthy to eat.It goes well with naan or roti or any indian bread.

Ingredients:
1 cup Black urad dal (whole)
1/4 cup Kidney beans
2 teaspoons Red chilli powder
3/4 cup Tomato puree
2 medium Tomatoes
1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon Garam masala
1 teaspoon Cumin powder
4-5 tablespoons Butter
3/4 cup Fresh cream(optional)
Salt to taste.

Procedure :
1.Soak the dal and rajma overnight.
2.Into the soaked dal add salt, 1 tsp red chilli powder and water (the water should be at least 3 times the amount of dal).
3.Cook the dals in pressure until they are cooked.
4.Melt the butter in a pan, add onions and saute till they turn brown.
5.Add the ginger paste..Saute till golden brown
6.Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook till they become soft.
7.Add the jeera powder, red chilli powder and saute for 1-2 minutes.
8.Add the tomato puree. Saute for another 2-3 minutes.
9.Add the cooked dals into this masala.
10.Add the garam masala powder.
11.Cover and cook over a low flame for about 30 minutes.
12.Add the fresh cream and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
13.Serve hot with naan or roti.