Dal-Makhani

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 3

Creamy and flavorful Dal-Makhani recipe for a hearty meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

545

Sugar

Fat

30g

Dal-Makhani is a popular dish from the Northern regions of India, often served at weddings and other celebrations. It is a creamy and flavorful dish made with black urad dal and red beans, cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic, and finished with a generous amount of butter or ghee. This dish is perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal with friends and family, and is often served with steamed rice or naan bread.

Instructions

1.	Rinse the urad dal and red beans and soak in water overnight.
2.	In a pressure cooker, add the soaked dal and beans, chopped onions, ginger, tomatoes, and green chilies.
3.	Add enough water to cover the mixture and pressure cook for 10-12 whistles.
4.	Once the pressure is released, open the cooker and add butter or ghee and mashed garlic cloves.
5.	Mix well and cook on medium flame for 15-20 minutes until the dal is thick and creamy.
6.	Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread.

PROS

Dal-Makhani is high in protein and fiber, making it a nutritious meal option.

It is also rich in flavor and spices, satisfying your taste buds.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat due to the use of butter or ghee.

It may not be suitable for those looking to limit their fat intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Urad dal and red beans have been linked to improving heart health and blood sugar control.
This dish is also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds from the spices used, which may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

	200 g Urad Dal ( black )
	300 g red beans
	250 g onions
	50 g ginger ( Adrak )
	100 g tomatoes
	50 g green chilies
	100 g butter or 100 g ghee
	5 garlic cloves ( Lehsan )