method
1. In a heavy-bottomed pan, boil 6 cups water. Add the black gram and cook on medium heat till the grains are just a little tender and begin to split.
2. Add the tomato paste, tomato puree, and cream; simmer (adding hot water if necessary) for 2 hours or more till the black gram is soft and the mixture turns a rich red in colour.
3. Heat the ghee in a wok (kadhai); saute the ginger and add to the black gram mixture.
4. Add a dollop of white butter; serve hot garnished with a swirl of cream.
serving amount
serves: 4 - 6
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