Dal Makhani

Ingredients

• 1 cup Black lentils (whole urad dal)
• 0.25 cup Kidney beans (rajma)
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2.54 cm Ginger
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1 tsp Garam masala

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Soak lentils and beans: Soak black lentils and kidney beans overnight.
2. 2Pressure cook: Cook soaked lentils and beans in a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water for 8-10 whistles.
3. 3Sauté aromatics: Heat butter in a large pot. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for a minute.
4. 4Cook sauce: Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add cooked lentils and beans, garam masala, and salt. Simmer for 3-4 hours on low heat, stirring occasionally.
5. 5Finish sauce: Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
6. 6Serve: Serve hot with rice.

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