Dal Maharani

Ingredients list for Dal Maharani

• 1/2 cup Whole black gram soaked overnight
• 2 tablespoons Red kidney beans soaked overnight
• to taste Salt
• 2 medium Onions
• 10 cloves Garlic
• 1 1/2 inch Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Pure ghee
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 medium Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/4 cup + for garnish Cream
• 1 sprig Fresh coriander leaves

Method

1. Pressure-cook urad dal and rajma in about 4-5 cups of water with a little salt till 8 whistles are given out. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
2. Chop onions and garlic. Cut the ginger into thin strips. Heat ghee and butter in a deep non-stick pan.
3. Add cumin seeds and sauté for a few seconds. Add onions, garlic and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes or till lightly browned. Puree tomatoes.
4. Add red chilli powder and tomato puree to the onions. Mix well and cook till fat separates. Add cooked dals and 1½ cups of cooking liquid. Mix well.
5. Add garam masala powder. Mix well and cook on low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently. Add cream and stir to mix. Serve hot garnished with a swirl of cream and a coriander sprig.

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