Dal Makhni

Dal Makhni is a rich dish of North India. It's a must in mostly all party menus. It can be served with chapati, Tandoori Roti, Naan or Rice.

Ingredients:

1 Cup Whole Urad dal soaked overnight
1/2 cup Rajma soaked overnight
3/4 cup Cream
1 litre Milk
3 cloves of garlic
3 medium sized tomatoes
2 medium sized onions
2 Tbsp Kasuri methi
1 tsp Cumin seeds ( Jeera)
4 Cloves (crushed)
1 Black Cardoman  (crushed)
1 tsp Garam masala
1 inch piece of ginger finely cut
1 tsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Kashmiri Mirch Powder
2 Bay Leaves
2 tsp Vinegar
2 Tbsp Oil
1 Tbsp Butter
Salt to taste
Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

For Tadka:
1 Tbsp Butter
2 Red Whole Chilies



Procedure :

Cook Urad dal and rajma in pressure cooker with salt and turmeric powder.
Heat oil in a pan, cumin seeds, add bay leaves, black cardamom, cloves, chopped onion, garlic and fry till light brown. Add tomatoes and fry a little, now grind it into smooth paste adding Kasuri methi. Once done pour the paste into the pan and add the Dal, cook it for few minutes on low flame. Now add chili powder, ginger and vinegar in to it. Cook again. Add Butter. Keep Stiring. Now add cream and cook. Now add milk and garam masala. Cook for a while. Add the Tadka and Garnish with chopped coriander.

PS: Add the cream once the dal is completely cooked.