Black Dal Makhani

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup Black Gram or Whole Urad Dal (Lentils) (dry, pre-soak for 4+ hours)
• 1 ½ cup Red Kidney Beans (1 can, 15 ounces)
• 2 tbsp Avocado Oil (choice of oil or ghee)
• 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds (whole)
• 1 large Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Ginger (fresh minced, or jar)
• 6-8 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 medium Tomatoes (chopped)
• 1+ tbsp Tomato Paste (or more, to taste)
• ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
• 1+ tbsp Red Chili Powder
• 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
• 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tbsp Fenugreek Powder ("AJIKA" recommended)
• 1+ tsp Salt
• 4 cups Water
• ¼ cup Cream (optional)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped, optional, for serving)