Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani, a flavourful robust lentil preparation, is a celebrated delicacy from Punjab. This recipe is not only tasty but also healthy(watch out for the quantity of butter).

What you need to prepare Dal Makhani:

• Black grams - 250 gms
• butter - 50 gms
• coriander pdr - 1 tbsp
• cream - 1 cup
• cumin - 1 tbsp
• garam masala whole or pdr - 1 tbsp
• Ginger garlic paste - 2 tbsp
• Kidney beans - 50 gms
• Red chilli powder - 1 tbsp
• Salt to taste
• tomatoes puréed - 5
• turmeric - a pinch (optional)

The preparation method:

• Thoroughly wash black grams, bengal grams and kidney beans. Then soak it in water (2 glasses) for about few hours . and cook till dal is cooked to mashable consistency
• Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan. Add cumin , whole garam masala(optional) ,you can skip garam masala and add little garam masala pdr at last . 
• Add ginger-garlic paste ,turmeric and add tomato puree and cook well for 10 min in medium flame covered 
• Add chilli powder, and salt. Cook until the mixture thickens into pulpy sauce (about 3 mins). 
• Then add cooked grams and kidney beans to the mixture. Heat for 4-5 minutes. You can add a little water if you find it too thick. 
• Add the remaining butter  and cream and cook for 10 minutes. 
• Tasty and Healthy Dal Makhani is ready to be served hot with roti or parantha.