About
Dal Makhani is a popular Indian dish made with whole black lentil and kidney beans in a tomato onion base. It is usually served with rice or naan bread. The lentils are cooked until they are soft and creamy, and then simmered in a rich, creamy sauce made with butter, cream, and a variety of spices. The dish is often garnished with fresh cilantro and served with a dollop of butter.
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
ghee
2 tablespoons
cumin seeds
1 teaspoon
coriander powder
1 teaspoon
garam masala
1/2 teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon
amchur powder
1/2 teaspoon
kasuri methi
1/2 teaspoon
cream
1/4 cup
butter
2 tablespoons
ginger
1 teaspoon
garlic paste
onion, finely chopped
1
tomatoes, finely chopped
2
Salt to taste
chopped cilantro
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 ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds.
Step 4:
When the cumin seeds start to crackle, add the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a few seconds.
Step 5:
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Step 6:
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
Step 7:
Add the coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, amchur powder, and kasuri methi.
Step 8:
Mix everything together and cook for a few minutes.
Step 9:
Add the cooked lentils and beans and mix everything together.
Step 10:
Add cream and butter and mix everything together.
Step 11:
Simmer the dal makhni for 10-15 minutes.
Step 12:
Add salt to taste and mix everything together.
Step 13:
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot.
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