Dal Makhani (Creamy Black Lentils)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- salt to taste
- 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
- 1 cup whole black lentils and a handful of dried red kidney beans soaked overnight, drained and rinsed thoroughly
- 2 tbsp plain milk
- fresh cilantro leaves chopped for garnish
- water as needed
Instructions
- Heat oil and butter in a pressure cooker and saute onions till lightly browned. Stir in ginger and garlic pastes, tomato paste, chilli powder and salt, and fry for a few seconds.
- Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes to combine well. Add in pre-soaked lentils and kidney beans, and enough water to cover them. Pressure cook for 15-20 minutes till lentils are soft and done.
- Stir in milk and let it come to a boil.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve warm.