Red Kidney Bean Dal

Prepare the beans

Prepare the dal

• Heat the ghee in the pressure cooker; add the cumin seeds and cook too sizzle and pop a few seconds.
• Add the chopped onion, green chilis and dates and stir and cook until soften and transluscent.
• Add the garlic, ginger and hing. Stir for several seconds, then add the tomatoes. Cook the tomatoes until they are soften.
• Add the powder spices - turmeric, garam masala; salt and pepper. Stir and cook for several minutes.
• Add the prepared red kidney beans and the water they were cooked in. You may need to add a little more water. Stir well and cover, over medium heat.
• Cook for 4 whistles, remove from heat and allow to cook naturally. Once you can safely remove the pressure lid, check for consistency. If necessary, cook uncovered over medium heat, stirring frequently to get the right consistency.
• Stir in the cream; cilantro & lime juice.