Dal Makhani
North Indian

Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils and kidney beans in a creamy, buttery tomato gravy.

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

60 mins

Servings

4

Difficulty

medium

Type

Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • Black lentils (urad dal)1 cup
  • Kidney beans (rajma)1/4 cup
  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Tomato puree1 cup
  • Fresh cream1/4 cup
  • Ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp
  • Cumin seeds1 tsp
  • Red chilli powder1 tsp

Nutrition

Calories350
Protein16g
Carbs38g
Fat15g

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak black lentils and kidney beans overnight. Pressure cook until soft.

  2. 2

    Heat butter, add cumin seeds and ginger-garlic paste. Sauté until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add tomato puree and spices. Cook until oil separates from the masala.

  4. 4

    Add cooked dal and kidney beans. Simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    Finish with cream and a knob of butter. Serve with rice or naan.