Pancharatna Daal (Five Jewel Lentils)

Ingredients -

1/2 cup red kidney beans 
1/2 cup navy beans white 
1/2 cup moong daal 
1/2 cup yellow split peas 
1/2 cup brown lentils 
2 medium size onion, chopped 
3 tbsp tomato paste 
1 tsp cumin, ground 
2 pieces jalapeno, halved 
2 tbsp butter 
1/2 cup cream 
2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 
2 medium size onion, chopped 
3 tbsp tomato paste

Procedure -

Boil separately all the beans until cooked well but not overcooked. When done, saute' onion until translucent in color. Add garlic and ginger paste. Saute' for about one minute. Add tomato paste. Saute' until caramelized. Add all the powder spices. Saute' until fragrant. Add in the jalapenos. Cook for additional one minute. Add all the beans. Pour some water to cover and bring to a boil. To finish, add cream, butter and cilantro. Serve hot.