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Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani

by Nabeela Kauser
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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Soak Time 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 157 kcal

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.

Notes

  • To enhance the flavour, add a little kasuri methi while cooking.
  • For a vegan version, substitute ghee with oil or vegan butter and the cream with coconut milk.
  • Adjust the quantity of fresh cream according to your taste preference.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 157kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 613mgPotassium: 337mgFibre: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 14mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Curry, Dal, Food, Lentils, Recipe, Spicy, Vegetarian
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