Recipe: Dal Makhani with Grilled Paneer SkewersDescription: A delicious combination of creamy dal makhani paired with spiced grilled paneer skewers.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 90Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 1 cup black lentils, 0.25 cup kidney beans, 4 cups water, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 large onions, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1 piece green chili, 1 cup tomato puree, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.25 cup cream, 500 g paneer cubes, 0.5 cup yogurt, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric, 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin, 0.5 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 0.25 cup cilantroInstructions: Rinse lentils and kidney beans thoroughly, then soak in water overnight. Drain and transfer lentils and kidney beans to a large pot. Add water and bring to a boil. Cook until soft, about 30-40 minutes. Heat butter in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger paste, garlic paste, and chopped green chili. Sauté for a minute. Add tomato puree and cook until the mixture thickens and oil separates. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Stir well. Add the cooked lentils and kidney beans to the tomato mixture. Stir and simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes. Add cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. For the paneer skewers, whisk yogurt, turmeric, red chili powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice into a smooth marinade. Add paneer cubes to the marinade and coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes. Thread marinated paneer cubes onto skewers. Grill on a preheated grill or pan until golden brown on all sides, about 10-15 minutes. To serve, ladle dal makhani onto a serving platter. Arrange grilled paneer skewers on top or on the side. Garnish with fresh cilantro.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Indian, Vegetarian, Main CourseThis Dal Makhani with Grilled Paneer Skewers recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 90 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.