Dal Makhni

Check lentils for stones, place in sieve and wash under cold and running water.

Soak lentils in 200ml cold water for 8 hours or overnight.

Rinse and place in saucepan with 400ml boiling water, bring to boil, cover and simmer for 1/2 hour or until lentils are tender.

In pan melt  50 grams butter, add onions, chillies, garlic and fry for 7 minutes or until golden , stirring occasionally.

Add salt, turmeric, chilli powder, half of garam masala, lentils and remaining cooking water.

Mix well and add ginger.

Fry over medium heat for 5 minutes stirring occasionally then simmer for 10 minutes.

Put remaining butter on top and swirl milk on top.

Sprinkle garam masala, coriander and serve hot.