Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani
5 from 5 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Soak Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Experience the rich, creamy decadence of Dal Makhani, a traditional Indian dish that combines the wholesome goodness of black lentils and kidney beans. A delight for vegetarians and spice lovers alike, this recipe is a culinary journey worth embarking on.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories157kcal
Carbs13g
Fat11g
Saturates6g
Sugars4g
Protein3g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 200 g Lentils Whole Black
  • 50 g Kidney Beans Rajma
  • 1 litre Water
  • 2 tbsp Ghee Butter
  • 2 Onions Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 2 Tomatoes Finely chopped
  • 2 Green Chilies Finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbsp Double Cream
  • Coriander

Instructions

  • Allow the black lentils and kidney beans to soak in water overnight.
  • Once soaked, add them along with water to a pressure cooker and cook on high heat for 15 minutes or until fully cooked.
  • In a separate pan, heat ghee and sauté finely chopped onions until golden brown.
  • Add ginger paste and garlic paste to the pan and cook on medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Mix in finely chopped tomatoes and green chilies, and cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
  • To the same pan, add salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala, and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lentils and kidney beans to the mixture.
  • Simmer the mixture on low heat for 20 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in fresh cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Finally, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

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