Dal Makhani — Calories & Nutrition

About Dal Makhani

Rich slow-cooked black lentils with butter and cream — Punjabi classic

Ingredients

• Urad Dal (whole)1 cup
• Rajma2 tbsp
• Butter3 tbsp
• Cream3 tbsp
• Tomato Puree1 cup
• Ginger-Garlic Paste1 tbsp
• Garam Masala1 tsp

How to make it

1. 1Soak 1 cup whole urad dal and 2 tbsp rajma overnight. Pressure cook with 4 cups water, salt, and turmeric for 7-8 whistles.
2. 2Mash the dal slightly. Simmer on low heat.
3. 3In another pan, heat butter. Add cumin seeds, chopped ginger, garlic, and green chillies.
4. 4Add tomato puree, red chilli powder, and garam masala. Cook until oil separates.
5. 5Pour this masala into the simmering dal. Add cream and stir.
6. 6Simmer on the lowest heat for 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add butter on top before serving.