Dal Makhani | Saroj Velho

Ingredients

• 1 cup lentils and 1/2 cup red kidney beans (canned, or pre-soaked overnight)
• 1/2 cup each natural yogurt and fresh cream
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp coriander seeds
• 1tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 5-6 curry leaves (patta)
• 1 tsp garlic paste or 3-4 fresh cloves
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 1” piece ginger
• 2-3 green chillies finely chopped
• 1 tomato finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chilli powder, to taste
• 1 tsp ground coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• chopped coriander leaves
• A little garam masala, sprinkled
• 1 tbsp butter and a little cream (optional)