Dal Makhani

Ingredients                                                                                          

Urad dal (Whole black lentils)  200g
Onions, finely chopped   50g
Ginger paste   5g
Garlic paste  5g
Tomatoes, paste   150g
Green chillies slit  10g
Turmeric powder  2g

Cumin seeds  2g
Chilli powder   5g
Coriander powder  10g

Garam masala  2g
Oil       20ml
Cream  100ml
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves chopped  and 20g  butter for garnish

Method

1. Clean, wash and soak the whole urad overnight. Drain and keep aside.
2. Add 2 cups of water with little salt (as per taste) and pressure cook till the dals are overcooked. Whisk well till the dal is almost mashed.
3. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and add cumin seeds. When the cumin seeds crackle, add the slit green chillies, chopped onions, ginger paste and garlic paste. Fry the onion till golden brown over a medium flame.
4. Then add turmeric powder, chilli powder and coriander powder and stir for 5 mins.
5. Add tomato paste and stir till the oil separates.
6. Add the cooked dal and 1 cup of water and salt simmer till it becomes little thick.
7. Add the garam masala and stir.  Add the cream and mix gently.
8. Garnish with the chopped coriander and butter.