Daal Makhani

Ingredients

1/2 cup each of rajma, whole urad, chana daals (soaked overnight)
3 cups water
4 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon grated ginger (optional)
Salt to taste
1/2 cup yoghurt
1/2 teaspoon of curry powder (optional)

1/2 teaspoon of butter
1/2 teaspoon cumin
2 pinches of asafoetida
2 whole chilies (optional)

Method:

Boil first five ingredients in a pressure cooker till all grains turn tender. When done, add the next three ingredients, mix well and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Meanwhile mix the last four ingredients in a separate vessel and let cumin seeds crack. Simmer for about 5 minutes more.

Serve with hot chapatis or a bed of rice. This preparation is very high in protein, fiber and iron.