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Dal Makhani
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Dal Makhani ~ Restaurant Style Recipe

Dal Makhani is one of the most popular lentil-based recipes from Punjabi cuisine. This dazzling dal is prepared with Whole Black Lentils with little kidney beans in onion tomato gravy base.
Course Main Dish - Gravies
Cuisine Punjab
Keyword Dal Makhani, Dazzling Dals
By Cook Method Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Occasion Weekend Special
By Diet Protein Rich
Dish Type Gourmet Dals
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Soaking time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 606kcal
Author Srivalli

Ingredients

For Cooking the Beans

  • 1 cup Whole Black Gram / Sabut Urad Dal
  • 2 tbsp Kidney Beans / Rajma
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder

For the Gravy

  • 75 gms Butter unsalted
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 4 - 5 Crushed Garlic
  • 1 cup Onions
  • 1.5 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • A Pinch Turmeric Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cream

Instructions

For Pressure Cooking

  • Wash and soak the beans well in enough water overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  • Once when ready to cook, change the water and take the soaked beans in a pressure cooker.
  • Add grated ginger along with red chili powder. Pressure cook for at least 4 whistles or until done.
  • Let the pressure fall down, meanwhile, you can make the gravy.

For the Gravy

  • Heat a nonstick pan with butter, add cumin seeds, and saute.
  • Next, add crushed ginger and saute well.
  • Add finely chopped onions and cook until it turns brown.
  • Add tomato puree, stir well and add salt, garam masala, and turmeric powder.
  • Simmer until oil comes out on the sides.
  • Add boiled dal and bring to a boil after adding enough water as required.
  • Add red chili powder, and simmer for 10 mins.
  • Mash with a masher until the dal gets mixed well.
  • Save 1 tablespoon of cream and add the rest of the cream to the dal, mix, and then simmer for a few minutes.
  • Remove to the serving bowl, drizzle the saved cream on top, and serve with roti or naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 606kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 990mg | Fiber: 16g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1796IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 276mg | Iron: 8mg
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