Dal Makhni/Makhani Or Kali Dal Or Makhni Dal

  Take a bowl and add the Black Urad Dal and soaked in water for 8-10hrs or overnight & then boil along with the Chana Dal for 30-45 minutes.

  In the meantime make a smooth paste of 'Onion, ginger & garlic' without adding any water.

  Heat oil in a pan and add Cinnamon Stick, Cardamom Pods, Cloves, Bay Leaf & Whole cumin seeds and saute till the fragrance comes.

  Add "Onion, Ginger, Garlic paste" Turmeric powder and fry till oil oozes from the them and then add the tomato puree.

  Cook the masala till the tomatoes are well cooked. When the puree comes to a boil add Chili Powder , Coriander Powder, Salt. Cover it with a lid & let it cook for 10 minutes on low flame.

  After 10 minutes open the lid & add the butter. Now add the water of boiled dal and cook it for few more mins before add the dal.

  After few minutes add the boiled dal and cover it and let it cook for 30mins on low.

  But stirring every 2 minutes to avoid burn at the bottom.

  After 30 minutes add kasuri methi and 1/2 cup cream and boil for 5 minutes & serve.