Dal Makhani
Dal Makhani is a popular Indian dish made with black lentils and kidney beans, cooked in a creamy, spicy gravy.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh coriander leaves - For garnishing
- Fresh cream - 1/4 cup
- Red chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1 teaspoon
- Tomato - 2, finely chopped
- Onion - 1, finely chopped
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Ghee or butter - 2 tablespoons
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Water - 3 cups
- Kidney beans (rajma) - 1/4 cup
- Black lentils (urad dal) - 1 cup
Let's Get Started
- Soak the black lentils and kidney beans in water overnight.
- Drain the water and transfer the lentils and beans to a pressure cooker. Add 3 cups of water, salt, and turmeric powder. Cook for 20 minutes or until the lentils and beans are soft.
- Heat the ghee or butter in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them crackle.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for a minute.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, garam masala, and red chili powder. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
- Add the cooked lentils and beans to the pan and mix well. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the fresh cream and mix well. Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 26g
- Protein: 9g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Sugar: 4g