Jain Style Dal Makhani

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1. 1Step 1: Wash and soak the whole urad dal and rajma overnight.
2. 2Step 2: Pressure cook the soaked dals in 2 to 3 cups of water for 4 to 5 whistles and simmer for 10 minutes; slightly mash the dals and keep aside.
3. 3Step 3: In the meantime, puree the tomatoes using a mixer grinder and keep aside.
4. 4Step 4: Heat ghee in a wok/kadhai on medium flame, add the cinnamon stick, cloves, black cardamom and let it release its aroma into the ghee.
5. 5Step 5: Add the cumin seeds and let it crackle.
6. 6Step 6: Once the cumin seeds have crackled add the tomato puree, green chillies and cook for 2 minutes.
7. 7Step 7: Once the tomatoes have cooked add the spice powders including red chilli, garam masala, dry ginger powder and cook until the ghee floats on top.
8. 8Step 8: Now, add the cooked dals, season with salt, add water to your desired consistency and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
9. 9Step 9: At this stage you can even add the milk and let the dal boil.
10. 10Step 10: Once the Dal Makhani reaches your desired consistency, switch off the flame. Transfer Dal Makhani to a serving bowl and garnish with ginger julienne and cream.
11. 11Step 11: Serve the Jain Style Dal Makhani recipe along with tawa parathas and kachumber salad for the weeknight dinner.