How to Make Dal Makhani Dhaba Style | Easy Step-by-Step Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole urad dal (black gram)
• 2 tbsp rajma (kidney beans)
• 3 cups water
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 2–3 cloves
• 1 small black cardamom
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger
• 1 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1–2 green chillies (optional)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 2 medium tomatoes (pureed)
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 1 tsp kasuri methi (dry fenugreek leaves)
• 1 tbsp butter
• Water as needed
• A pinch of sugar (optional)