Step 1

firstly, in a large kadai heat 1 tbsp butter and 1 tsp oil.

Step 2

add in 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 2 pods cardamom and 2 tsp kasuri methi. saute until the spices turn aromatic.

Step 3

further add 1 onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and 1 chilli.

Step 4

saute until the onions turn golden brown.

Step 5

keeping the flame on low, add ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala.

Step 6

now add 1½ cup tomato puree. to prepare tomato puree blend 3 large tomatoes to a smooth paste.

Step 7

add in cooked dal, 1 tsp salt and mix well.

Step 8

simmer for 20 minutes stirring in between to prevent from burning.

Step 9

now add 2 tbsp cream, 2 tbsp coriander and mix well.

Step 10

pour the tempering over the dal and enjoy dal maharani with jeera rice.