Dal Maharani

100g rajma dal
50g black gram
50g Bengal gram
100g tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp coriander powder
5g garam masala
50g onions, chopped
50g butter
1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 green chilies, chopped
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp turmeric
50g oil
Salt to taste

1. Mix the rajma dal and black gram and soak in water for 5-6 hours. To this add Bengal gram and pressure cook for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan, fry the onions and ginger-garlic paste for few minutes. Then add coriander powder, chili powder, turmeric and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
3. To this, add tomatoes and cook until they are mushy.
4. When thick gravy forms, add boiled dal and cook with salt and water if required for 10-15 minutes.
5. Now add garam masala and stir well. Remove from heat and serve with rice or chapathis.