Dal Makhani (Black Lentils and Beans)

Dal makhani is delicacy from punjab filled with rich proteins and fiber .

Ingredients:

• •  

  • 1 cup black gram lentil

• 1 - 11.4 oz can of kidney beans

• 1 tablespoon grated ginger

• 2 teaspoons coarsely ground fennel seeds

• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder

  • 1 teaspoon  turmeric powder 

• 3-4 tbs. butter

• 1 tsp. cumin seeds

  • 1/4 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)

• 1 tbsp minced ginger

• 1 tbsp minced garlic

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped 

• 2-3 medium tomatoes, chopped

• 1/2 tsp. Garam Masala

• 1/2 cup fresh cream.

• 2 tbs. chopped coriander leaves (optional)

• Salt to taste

Preperation

• 1. Cook the washed lentils and Kidney beans in 4 cups of water, red chili powder, fennel seeds powder, turmeric, and grated ginger till dal and rajma are soft.

1. Heat  butter in a thick bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds and Asafoetida, let it crackle.

2. Add ginger, garlic, chopped onions, and cook till light golden brown in color.

3. Add garam masala and chopped tomatoes. Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed.

4. Add lentils and kidney beans to this mixture and little water ( desired consistency).

5. Correct seasoning, and simmer at very slow flame for 15-20 minutes.

6. Add fresh cream and let it simmer for 5 minutes and turn off the heat.

7. Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.

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