Black Gram Dal

Serves:	5
Recipe Type:	Veg.
Preparation Time:	20 M
Cooking Time:	35 M
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Black Matpe Beans (Urad Dal)
• 1/3 cup Kidney Beans (Rajma)
• 2 tsp Fennel Seeds (coarsely crushed)
• 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 4 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• Hing (as required)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (minced)
• 1 tbsp Garlic (chopped)
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 medium Tomatoes (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp Hot Spice (Garam Masala)
• ½ cup Cream Fresh
• 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
• 6 cups Water
• Salt to taste

Cooking Instructions:

• For six hours soak separately the black matpe beans and kidney beans in different containers.
• Wash both separately for thrice and place it in a cooker then add the water to it.
• Seal the cooker and place at the medium heat and remove after 2 whistles.
• Over the burning flame place a thick bottomed vessel and add clarified butter to it.
• To the heated clarified butter add the onions and saute it golden brown.
• Put in all the spices ingredients with ginger, garlic, tomatoes and (1 tsp) salt to taste.
• Stir the mixture for 6 minutes or till essence emits.
• Pour the boiled ingredients to it and mix everything properly for another 4 minutes.
• Cover the vessel tight and simmer it at low temperature for 10 minutes or more till everything is cooked well.
• Once it is cooked mix fresh cream and add chopped coriander for garnish.

Suggestions:

• Best serve it with roti, paratha and rice.