Dal makhni

This is a lentil (Dal) dish, popular in the Indian state of Punjab. This is prepared by using two lentils-- split black gram (urad dal) and kidney beans (rajma)

Ingredients:
Split black gram /urad dal – 1/2 cup
Kidney beans/rajma - handful
Whole garam  masala –1 cardamom  (elaichi), 2 cloves (laung) , 3 small cardamoms (small elaichi) ,
1 bay leaf (tej pata)
Onion-  1small (chopped)
Salt -To taste
Turmeric ( Haldi) powder – 1/2 tea spoon
Coriander( Dhania) powder –1 Tea spoon
Green chillies –2 (chopped)
Ginger/garlic paste –11/2 tea spoon
Tomatoes- Two medium  (puréed)
Cream –3 tea spoon
Oil – 2 table spoon
Butter- 2 table spoon
Coriander leaves -To garnish

 Method:

1. Soak the dal in water for Two hours .Then pressure cook the dal with two cups of water and a little salt till done. Keep aside .  
2. Heat the oil and butter well in a pan ,then lower the flame and add the whole garam masalas .Fry a little; add the chopped onion and fry till done .
3. Add the ginger /garlic paste and sauté till the raw flavor vanishes .Add the pureéd tomatoes and fry till the oil separates from the masala . 
4. Then add the boiled dal , salt to taste, turmeric powder ,dhaniya powder,  coriander powder and mix well .Cover the pan for  five minutes .
5. Switch off the stove ,add cream ,mix well and garnish with coriander leaves .
6. Goes well with Naan, Kulcha, Roti or Rice. 
7. Serve hot!!!