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Dal Makhani Recipe

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Indian Main Course

Dal Makhani Recipe

Name: Dal Makhani Recipe
Prep time: PT15.00M
Cook time: PT60.00M
Total time: PT75.00M
Yield: 6.00
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 Sachet MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic; 1 Cup Sabut Urad Dal; 0.25 Cup Rajmah; 1 Pinch Salt (To Taste); 4 Cups Water; 2 Tablespoons Ghee; 1 Teaspoon Ginger (Chopped); 1 Teaspoon Garlic (Chopped); 1 Onion (Finely Chopped); 3 Green Chillies; 2 Teaspoons Red Chilli Powder; 5 Tablespoons Tomato Puree; 0.5 Cup Cream; 2 Tablespoons Coriander Leaves (Coriandrum Sativum)

75Min

Medium

Recipe Variants

Dal Makhani is a dish originating from the Punjab region of Peshawar. Became popular in India following partition. The dal gets its richness from the use of cream and butter, but can also be prepared with Yoghurt and Milk. It is now recognised as a quintessential Indian Dish. Traditionally cooked on dying ambers of a coal fire for more than 24 hours.

Ingredients

6 Servings

1 Sachet

MAGGI Masala-ae-Magic

1 Cup

Sabut Urad Dal

0.25 Cup

Rajmah

1 Pinch

Salt (To Taste)

4 Cups

Water

2 Tablespoons

Ghee

1 Teaspoon

Ginger (Chopped)

1 Teaspoon

Garlic (Chopped)

Onion (Finely Chopped)

Green Chillies

2 Teaspoons

Red Chilli Powder

5 Tablespoons

Tomato Puree

0.5 Cup

Cream

2 Tablespoons

Coriander Leaves (Coriandrum Sativum)

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Nutrition Value

Energy

161.04 kcal

Carbohydrates

13.54 g

Protein

4.16 g

Fats

10.57 g

Information per serving

Step 1

15 Min

Soak dal and rajmah overnight. Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2

10 Min

Wash dal and rajmah and pressure-cook in excess water for one whistle. Remove from fire and cool slightly, drain and discard the water.

Step 3

30 Min

Add 4 cups water and salt and pressure cook for another 30 minutes, till the dal is well cooked.

Step 4

15 Min

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

Step 5

5 Min

Remove from fire and mix in the cream. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or parathas.

Step 1 of 5

Soak dal and rajmah overnight. Prepare ingredients as mentioned in the list.

Step 2 of 5

Wash dal and rajmah and pressure-cook in excess water for one whistle. Remove from fire and cool slightly, drain and discard the water.

Step 3 of 5

Add 4 cups water and salt and pressure cook for another 30 minutes, till the dal is well cooked.

Step 4 of 5

Step 5 of 5

Remove from fire and mix in the cream. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rotis or parathas.

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