Cooking Mode: Punjabi Dal Makhani

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Soak black whole urad dal and kidney beans overnight, then pressure cook with water and salt for 8 whistles until ultra-soft.

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Melt butter in a heavy pot, sauté chopped onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste until golden brown.

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Add pureed tomatoes and Kashmiri red chili powder; cook until butter separates from the tomato paste.

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Mash cooked lentils slightly and transfer into the pot along with simmering water; cook on very low flame for 45 minutes, stirring frequently.

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Stir in heavy cream and extra butter, simmer for 10 minutes, and serve hot with naan.