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Dal Makhani

A slow-cooked lentil dish rich in butter and cream.

Dal Makhani traditional recipe from punjab, india

Dal Makhani

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ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 15 mins
  • Cook: 90 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Cream → Cashew paste

Ingredients

  • Whole urad dal
  • Rajma
  • Butter
  • Cream
  • Tomato

Instructions

  1. Slow cook lentils.
  2. Add butter and cream.

Tips & Variations

Long cooking improves taste

Dal Makhani - additional

You will love it

Dal Makhani is made from whole black lentils and kidney beans simmered for hours with butter and cream.

Serving: Serve hot.

Storage: Refrigerate 2 days

Tools Required

Heavy pot

FAQ

Heavy dish?

Yes.

Vegetarian?

Yes.

Gluten-free?

Yes.

Festive?

Yes.

Authentic?

Yes.

šŸ“ From Our Kitchen

Dal Makhani tastes better next day.

— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen

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