Bukhara Dal Makhani

Are you looking for simple yet the most tastiest recipe for Dal Makhani? This recipe is perfect for you. Although this recipe takes some time to cook, but there is nothing like it. My husband who has lived most of his life in Mumbai, says this is the best dal makhani he has ever tasted and is even better than the famous Punjabi dhaba. This is a traditional recipe from Punjabi Cuisine. Dal Makhani is the most delicious Indian dish. It is included as a main dish in Indian lunch and dinner menu. Dal Makhani goes well with pulao, but it can also be eaten with plain rice or nan. You should definatly try this Dal Makhani recipe.


Ingrediants
1 cup Black moong dal + 4 tbs Rajma (Kidney Beans)
1/2 tbsp oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garam masala whole or pdr
2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
Salt to taste
8oz tomato pureed
1/2 tsp tumeric
2 tbsp coriander pdr
1 tbs Red chilli powder
2 tbs grams butter
1/4 cup cream
2 tbs Kasturi Methi

Directions
1. Thoroughly wash black grams (Black moong dal) and kidney beans. Then soak it in water (2 glasses) for about few hours. Pressure cook till dal is cooked to mash able consistency.

2. Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan.

3. Add cumin ,garam masala(optional) ,you can skip garam masala and add little garam masala pdr at last .

4. Add ginger-garlic paste ,turmeric and add tomato puree and cook well for 10 min in medium flame covered

5. Add chilli powder, and salt. Cook on medium heat until the mixture thickens into pulpy sauce (about 3 mins).

6. Then add cooked grams and kidney beans to the mixture. Cook on low heat for 4-5 minutes. You can add a little water if you find it too thick.

7. Add the butter and cream and cook for 30 minutes.

8. The longer this Dal cooks the better it is, keep mixing every 10 mins as the dal settles at the bottom. Add the Kasturi Methi. Dal Makhani is ready to serve.