DAL BUKHARA

INGREDIENTS:

Black orid dal	1 cup
Oil	½ tbsp
Butter	½ - 1 tbsp
Cumin seeds	½ tsp
Asafetida	A pinch
Ginger paste	1 tsp
Tomato	3 medium – pureed
Salt	As per taste
Turmeric powder	¼ tsp
Red chili powder	½ tsp
Coriander powder	1 tsp
Garam masala powder	½ tsp
Kasuri methi	½ tsp
Heavy cream	3-4 tbsp

METHOD:

• Wash the orid dal thoroughly for 2-3 times and soak in water for 6-8 hours or overnight. Pressure cook the dal for 5-6 whistles. As pressure releases, remove the lid and mash the dal.
• Heat ½ tbsp of oil and ½ tbsp butter, add cumin seeds and asafetida. As cumin seeds splutter, add the ginger paste.  Sauté for 60 secs.
• Add the tomato puree, salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder. Cook till oil separates.
• Add the mashed dal and 1 cup lukewarm water. Cover and cook on med-low heat for 30 mins.
• Add garam masala powder, kasuri methi and heavy cream. Mix everything well.
• Serve with parathas or puris.