Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a rich and creamy dish made from black urad dal and kidney beans, slow-cooked with a blend of spices, butter, and cream. This North Indian favorite is perfect with naan or rice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole black urad dal (black lentils)
• 1/4 cup red kidney beans (rajma)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, pureed
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1-2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup fresh cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• Water as needed

How to Make Dal Makhani

Soak black urad dal and rajma overnight. Pressure cook them with salt. Sauté cumin, onions, ginger-garlic, green chilies, and tomato puree. Add spices and cooked dal. Simmer and finish with cream. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutritional Value (per 100 grams)