Dal Makani (Maa Ki Daal)

Ingredients of this recipe:

1 cup whole urad dal (urad sabut)
1tbsp Red kidney beans (Rajma)
1 onion finely chopped
1 tomato finely chopped
1" Ginger piece
2-3 green chilies finely chopped
chopped coriander leaves
4-5 flakes Garlic paste
1/2 cup stirred curd
1/2 cup fresh stirred cream (malai)
2tbsp butter
1tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2tsp turmeric powder
1/2tsp Garam masala
Red chili powder to taste
1/2tsp dhania powder
Salt to taste

Method to make this recipe :

* Soak rajma in water overnight.
* Add water & little salt and pressure-cook Rajma and urad dal till soft for about 20-25 minutes. Mash and boil again for 15-20 minutes and add curd and cream to the dal.
* Now in kadhai heat oil, splutter cumin seeds and add garlic paste, fry till light brown. Add onions and fry till golden brown.
* Now add ginger, green chilies and tomatoes and fry till tomatoes soften.
* Now add dry masalas (turmeric powder, chili powder, dhania powder & salt) and fry again for a moment.
* Add dal and stir on medium flame. As soon as it starts boiling remove from the gas.
* Sprinkle garam masala powder and garnish dal makhni with coriander and add butter.
* Serve dal makhni hot. Goes well with laccha paratha, naan or rice.