🍲 *Dal Makhni – Restaurant Style Recipe* Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 35–40 mins Servings: 3–4 📝 *Ingredients* ➡️ 1 cup whole urad dal (black gram) ➡️ 2 tbsp rajma (kidney beans) – optional but recommended ➡️ 1 medium onion (finely chopped) ➡️ 2 medium tomatoes (pureed) ➡️ 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste ➡️ 2–3 green chillies (slit) ➡️ 1 tsp red chilli powder ➡️ ½ tsp turmeric ➡️ 1 tsp cumin seeds ➡️ 1 bay leaf ➡️ 2 tbsp fresh cream ➡️ 2 tbsp butter ➡️ 1 tbsp ghee (optional) ➡️ Salt to taste ➡️ Fresh coriander for garnish 🔥 *Steps* *Step 1: Soak & Boil the Dal* ➡️ Wash urad dal and rajma. ➡️ Soak for 6–8 hours or overnight. ➡️ Pressure cook with salt and turmeric until soft (5–6 whistles). *Step 2: Prepare the Masala* ➡️ Heat butter + ghee in a pan. ➡️ Add cumin seeds and bay leaf. ➡️ Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. ➡️ Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. ➡️ Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates. ➡️ Add red chilli powder and salt. *Step 3: Combine Dal with Masala* ➡️ Add the boiled dal to the masala. ➡️ Mix well and mash slightly for a creamy texture. ➡️ Add 1 cup water (adjust consistency). ➡️ Let it simmer on low flame for 20 minutes. *Step 4: Make it Creamy* ➡️ Add fresh cream and mix. ➡️ Add 1 tsp butter on top for that restaurant-style flavour. ➡️ Simmer for 5 more minutes. 🌿 *Garnish & Serve* Garnish with cream and coriander leaves. Serve hot with naan, roti, or jeera rice. *Ghar Ka Khana: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb662rN4SpkJVDIoqy1Y #🥗फूड प्रेजेंटेशन * *5 Min Bites: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbBqJpD35fLynbcM6B3W*