About
Dal Makhani is a flavorful Indian dish made with black lentils, butter, and cream. It is a rich and creamy dish that is often served with rice or naan. The lentils are cooked slowly over a low flame for several hours, allowing the flavors to blend together. The dish is often garnished with fresh cilantro and a dollop of butter.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.1
Fats
11.0
Carbs
5.6
Fibre
3.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
whole black lentils (sabut urad dal)
2 cups
red kidney beans (rajma)
1/4 cup
butter
2 tablespoons
oil
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
bay leaves
2
cloves
2
green cardamoms
2
ginger paste
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
1 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
tomato puree
2 tablespoons
cream
2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
chopped coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the lentils and kidney beans overnight in water.
Step 2:
Drain the water and pressure cook the lentils and beans with 2 cups of water for 4-5 whistles.
Step 3:
Heat butter and oil in a pan.
Step 4:
Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves and cardamoms.
Step 5:
Add ginger and garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 6:
Add red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
Step 7:
Add tomato puree and cook for a few minutes.
Step 8:
Add the cooked lentils and beans and mix well.
Step 9:
Add cream and salt to taste.
Step 10:
Simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Step 11:
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
Step 12:
Serve hot with naan or roti.
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We've got some serious foodies in our community! 68379 users have chowed down on Dal Makhani a whopping 118304 times.
Where was it consumed the most?
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How many users have tracked it?
We've got some serious foodies in our community! 68379 users have chowed down on Dal Makhani a whopping 118304 times.
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