MAHARANI DAAL

Onion, chopped (small) 1 no.
Green chilies, chopped 2 nos.
Tomatoes, chopped 1 no.
Ginger, crushed ¾ inch.
Rajma (kidney beans) ¼ cup
Black gram(whole urad dal) ¼ cup
Chana dal ¼ cup
Turmeric powder ¼ tsp.
Red chili powder 1 tsp.
Fresh cream 1 tbsp.
Coriander leaves, chopped As required
Butter 1 tbsp.
Oil 1½ tbsps.
Salt To taste
1.Keep the rajma, urad & chana dal soaked in water for 4-5 hours.
2.Pressure cook the dals, then remove into another vessel and simmer for
another half an hour till the mixture becomes extremely soft.
3.In another vessel, heat oil and sauté the chopped onions, tomatoes, chili &
ginger in it.
4.Add the turmeric and chili powder once the onion-tomato mixture becomes soft.
5.Sauté this mixture till you get a nice aroma, then pour the cooked dal and boil
for a while.
6.Add salt accordingly, and just before taking off from the heat add the fresh
cream and butter.
7.Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapatis.