Dal makhani

You need
Whole black urad dal - 2 cups
Cinnamon stick - 1
Bay leaf - 1
Star anise - 2
Green chillies - 2 (slit)
Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
Salt
Butter - 1 tablespoon
Oil
Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
Ginger - 1 small piece
Garlic cloves - 2 (finely chopped)
Coriander leaves 

Method

• Soak the whole urad dal overnight and pressure cook the following day until done well.
• Mash a portion of the dal and leave the rest.
• In a medium saucepan start by adding oil followed by cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, star anise, green chillies, ginger, garlic and turmeric powder.
• Add the dal and required water to bring it to the right consistency.
• Add salt and allow to come to a boil. Cook for about 10 minutes on medium heat. 
• Use a splatter screen if required.
• Add butter and coriander leaves, mix well and turn off heat.
• Serve warm with roti.