1 1⁄2 cups kali sabut urad dal (whole black lentils)
1⁄2 cup channa dal (split yellow lentils)
1⁄2 cup rajma dal (small red kidney beans)
1 tbsp. mustard or canola oil
6 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 thai green chiles, stemmed and coarsely chopped
1 2" piece peeled ginger, coarsely chopped
6 tbsp. ghee
1 tsp. cumin seeds
1 medium red onion, chopped
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground turmeric
1 cup canned peeled whole tomatoes, puréed
2 tbsp. garam masala
1 tbsp. kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves; optional)
1 tsp. kashmiri red chile powder or paprika
Salt
1 1⁄2 cups milk
8 tbsp. butter, cut into pieces
1⁄2 cup heavy cream