Dal Makhani
A rich, buttery, and creamy black lentil dal slow-cooked to perfection.
Prep Time: 2-3 Hours | Difficulty: Medium
Ingredients You'll Need 🛒:
- 1 cup Whole Black Lentils (Urad Dal)
- 1/4 cup Kidney Beans (Rajma)
- 3 tbsp Butter (Salted or Unsalted)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cream
- 2 large Tomatoes, pureed
- 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic paste
- Spices: Salt, Red Chili Powder, Roasted Cumin Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (Dhania) for garnish
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions 👨🍳:
- Soak the black lentils and kidney beans overnight in plenty of water.
- Pressure cook the soaked lentils with salt and 4 cups of water until they are very soft (about 7-8 whistles).
- In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté ginger-garlic paste for a minute.
- Add tomato puree and cook until the mixture thickens and releases oil at the edges.
- Add the cooked lentils (along with their water) into the pan. Mash a few lentils with a spoon to make the consistency creamy.
- Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes, adding water if it gets too thick.
- Stir in the remaining butter and fresh cream. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a swirl of cream before serving with Garlic Naan.