About
Dal Makhni is a popular North Indian dish made with whole black lentils, butter, and cream. The amount of fats from butter and cream make this dish very rich and creamy.It is often served with rice, tandoori roti or naan. Traditionally, the lentils along with spices are cooked slowly over a low flame for several hours, allowing the flavors to blend together.
Macronutrients Breakdown
Proteins
4.1
Fats
11.0
Carbs
5.6
Fibre
3.9
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Recipe
Ingredients
black lentils (urad dal)
1 cup
red kidney beans (rajma)
1/4 cup
butter
1/4 cup
onion, finely chopped
1
cloves garlic, minced
2
inch ginger, minced
1
green chillies, finely chopped
2
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
red chilli powder
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/4 teaspoon
cream
1/4 cup
Salt to taste
chopped fresh coriander leaves
2 tablespoons
Directions
Step 1:
Soak the lentils and kidney beans overnight in enough 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 in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
Step 4:
When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger and green chillies.
Step 5:
Saute for a few minutes until the onion turns golden brown.
Step 6:
Add the coriander powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and turmeric powder.
Step 7:
Mix well and cook for a few minutes.
Step 8:
Add the cooked lentils and beans and mix well.
Step 9:
Add salt to taste and mix well.
Step 10:
Simmer for 10-15 minutes until the dal is thick and creamy.
Step 11:
Add the cream and mix well.
Step 12:
Garnish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
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