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Dal Makhani

Warm, comforting, and hearty, dal makhni is the definition of Indian comfort food. Suitable for vegetarians, each bite is bursting with flavours and aroma. Add a side of freshly made chapatti or basmati rice and dinner is served.
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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
  • 2 tbsp Ghee Butter
  • 1 litre Water
  • 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

  • Soak the whole black lentils and kidney beans in water overnight.
  • In a pressure cooker, add soaked lentils, kidney beans, and water. Cook for 15 minutes on high heat or until fully cooked.
  • In a separate pan, heat ghee and add finely chopped onions. Fry until golden brown.
  • Add ginger paste and garlic paste. Cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.
  • Add finely chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Add the salt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the cooked lentils and kidney beans to the pan.
  • Simmer the mixture for 20 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add fresh cream and mix well. Cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of fresh cream according to your taste preference.
This recipe can be made vegan by substituting ghee with oil or vegan butter.
To make it more flavourful, you can add a pinch of dried fenugreek leaves while cooking.
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: 337mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 779IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Curry, Dal, Food, Lentils, Recipe, Spicy, Vegetarian
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