Dal Makhani Recipe
Dal Makhani is an authentic North India Vegetarian celebrated for its traditional flavors. Made with 9 metric-measured ingredients (including Whole Black Urad Dal, Rajma (Kidney Beans), Butter, Fresh Tomato Puree, Fresh Cream), this recipe takes approximately 45 mins to prepare and serves 4. On Shopvora, you can scale servings and order all ingredients in one click directly to your Swiggy Instamart cart for 10-15 minute doorstep delivery.
Ingredients for Dal Makhani
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Soak whole black urad dal and rajma overnight. Pressure cook with salt and water for 6-8 whistles until soft.
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Double Tadka (Tempering) Secret
Do the primary tadka with whole spices early, and finish with a second mini-tadka of hot ghee, Kashmiri red chili, and crushed garlic poured over the dal right before the bowl reaches the table.
Whisking for Creamy Body
Whisk boiled lentils with a traditional wooden mathani (churner) or wire whisk against the side of the pot to naturally emulsify the starches without needing extra cream.
Asafoetida (Hing) Timing
Always add hing to moderately hot ghee/oil, not scorching hot, so it blooms aromatic sulfur compounds without scorching bitter.
🥗Nutritional Breakdown
Estimated nutritional facts per serving (based on 4 servings)
* Percent Daily Values (% DV) are based on a 2,000-calorie reference diet. Actual nutritional requirements may differ based on age, gender, and physical activity level.
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Ingredients
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Whole Black Urad Dal
1 cup (200 g)
Rajma (Kidney Beans)
0.25 cup (50 g)
Butter
50 g
Fresh Tomato Puree
1.5 cups (300 g)
Fresh Cream
0.25 cup (50 ml)
Ginger Garlic Paste
1.5 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
1 tsp
Garam Masala
0.5 tsp
Salt
1 tsp