Dhal Makhani (with /without onion)

Ingredients:

• ½ cup urad dal (whole black lentils)
• 1 tbsp rajma (kidney beans)
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• ½ cup onions, finely chopped(optional)
• 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon chilli powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
• 2 teaspoons coriander (dhania) powder
• 3/4 cup fresh tomato (pulp)
• 1 teaspoon oil
• salt to taste
• For the garnish: 2 tablespoons chopped coriander

Method:

1. Clean, wash and soak the whole urad and rajma overnight. Drain and keep aside.
2. Combine the dals, and salt with 2 cups of water 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 the cumin seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the onions if u prefer else just start to add ginger-garlic paste. If adding onion saute till the onions turn golden brown.
4. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder and tomato pulp with 1/2 cup of water and saute for 5 to 7 minutes.
5. Add this to the dal mixture and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes till the dal is thick and creamy.
6. Add the cream towards the end after turning off the stove.
7. Serve hot, garnished with the coriander. 

Dhal Makhani .