Dhal Makhani

Ingredients:

Whole urad dhal - 1 cup

Grated ginger - 1tbs

Minced ginger & garlic -1 tbsp

onion (thinly chopped ,optional)- 1 medium

tomatoes, finely chopped -2-3 medium

Garam Masala- 1/2 tsp.

cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Red chilli powder (accord to taste)

fresh cream - 1/2 cup

chopped coriander leaves -2 tbs.

Procedure:

• Wash and soak black urad whole overnight.
• Pressure cook the soaked dal in 5-6 cups of water with salt, red chili powder,turmeric, and grated ginger.
• Lightly mash dal mixture, keep aside.
• Heat oil or butter in a thick bottomed pan.
• Add little cumin seeds and hing, let it crackle.
• Add ginger, garlic, chopped onions, and cook till light golden brown in color.
• Add garam masala and chopped tomatoes.
• Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed and fat starts to leave the masala.
• Add mashed dal to this mixture and little water ( desired consistency).
• Simmer at very slow flame for 15-20 minutes.
• Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.