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Dal Makhani Recipe

Name: Dal Makhani Recipe
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 55 s
Total time: 70 s
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 1 Cup Sabut Urad Dal; 1/4 Cup Rajmah; 1 Pinch Salt (To Taste); 4 Cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Ghee; 1 Teaspoonful Ginger (Chopped); 1 Teaspoonful Garlic (Chopped); 1 Unit Onion (Finely Chopped); 3 Units Green Chillies; 2 Teaspoons Red Chilli Powder; 5 Tablespoons Tomato Puree; 0 1/2 Cup Cream; 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Coriandrum Sativum)

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70 Min

Medium

Recipe Variants

Ingredients

6 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

1 Cup

Kali Urad Dal

0.25 Cup

Rajmah

1 Pinch

Salt (To Taste)

4 Cups

Water

2 Tablespoons

Ghee

1 Teaspoon

Ginger (Grated)

1 Teaspoon

Garlic (Chopped)

Onion (Chopped)

Green Chillies

2 Teaspoons

Dry Red Chillies

5 Tablespoons

Tomato Puree

0.5 Cup

Cream

2 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

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Nutrition Value

Carbohydrates

13.5 g

Energy

160.6 kcal

Fats

10.56 g

Protein

4.15 g

Information per serving

Step 1
15 Min

To make this Dal Makhani recipe, soak 1 cup dal and 0.25 cup rajmah overnight. Next morning, wash the dal and rajmah and pressure-cook in excess water for one whistle. Remove from stove and cool slightly. Drain and discard the water.
Step 2
10 Min

In a pressure cooker, add 4 cups water and salt to the dal and rajmah, and pressure cook for another 30 minutes, till the dal is well cooked.
Step 3
30 Min

In a karahi, heat 2 Tbsp ghee and fry 1 Tsp chopped ginger, 1 Tsp garlic and 1 finely chopped onion till golden brown. Add 3 green chillies and 2 Tsp red chilli powder and fry for a minute. Add 5 Tbsp tomato puree and cook till the ghee separates. Add to the dal and bring to a boil, then add a sachet of MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic and add salt to taste. Simmer for a few minutes.
Step 4
15 Min

Take it off the stove and mix in 0.5 cup cream. Garnish with 2 Tbsp coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or parathas! Through the decades, this simple and nutritious restaurant style Dal Makhani recipe has transcended boundaries and became a symbol of Punjabi hospitality. The addition of "Makhani" or "butter" to the name reflects the decadent touch that was introduced, turning it into a dish that was as delightful as it was satisfying. Today, Dal Makhani stands as a beloved dish, celebrated not only for its taste but also for the traditions and stories it carries. It's a dish that bridges generations, connects cultures, and continues to be an essential part of family feasts and celebrations. If you have a family that loves vegetarian food, this dal makhani recipe is a must cook! It is deliciously decadent with the goodness of butter and urad dal. And this dal makhani recipe can be cooked in just 4 simple steps.

Step 1 of 4

To make this Dal Makhani recipe, soak 1 cup dal and 0.25 cup rajmah overnight. Next morning, wash the dal and rajmah and pressure-cook in excess water for one whistle. Remove from stove and cool slightly. Drain and discard the water.

Step 2 of 4

In a pressure cooker, add 4 cups water and salt to the dal and rajmah, and pressure cook for another 30 minutes, till the dal is well cooked.

Step 3 of 4

In a karahi, heat 2 Tbsp ghee and fry 1 Tsp chopped ginger, 1 Tsp garlic and 1 finely chopped onion till golden brown. Add 3 green chillies and 2 Tsp red chilli powder and fry for a minute. Add 5 Tbsp tomato puree and cook till the ghee separates. Add to the dal and bring to a boil, then add a sachet of MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic and add salt to taste. Simmer for a few minutes.

Step 4 of 4

Take it off the stove and mix in 0.5 cup cream. Garnish with 2 Tbsp coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or parathas! Through the decades, this simple and nutritious restaurant style Dal Makhani recipe has transcended boundaries and became a symbol of Punjabi hospitality. The addition of "Makhani" or "butter" to the name reflects the decadent touch that was introduced, turning it into a dish that was as delightful as it was satisfying. Today, Dal Makhani stands as a beloved dish, celebrated not only for its taste but also for the traditions and stories it carries. It's a dish that bridges generations, connects cultures, and continues to be an essential part of family feasts and celebrations. If you have a family that loves vegetarian food, this dal makhani recipe is a must cook! It is deliciously decadent with the goodness of butter and urad dal. And this dal makhani recipe can be cooked in just 4 simple steps.