Dinner
Dal Makhani
VegMild spice
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
≈ 340 kcal16 g proteinper serving · estimate
Plan ahead: Soak overnight (8–10 hrs). Not included in the time above.
Contains: Dairy
Equipment
Pressure cookerPot with lidMixer grinderStrainer
Ingredients
4 servings
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Step by Step Instructions
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1
The night before: rinse the urad dal and rajma 2–3 times, then soak them in plenty of water (about 4 cups) for 8–10 hours or overnight. Drain before cooking.
2
Pressure cook soaked urad dal and rajma with 3 cups water and a pinch of salt for 8-10 whistles (about 40 minutes) until very soft.
⏱ 40 min timer
3
Blend 3 medium tomatoes in a mixer into a smooth puree. Heat butter, saute ginger-garlic paste, then add the tomato puree and cook until it thickens, 8-10 minutes.
⏱ 10 min timer
4
Add turmeric and red chilli powder, cook 2 minutes, then add the cooked dal along with its liquid.
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5
Simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, mashing some of the dal against the pot for creaminess, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱ 25 min timer
6
Stir in cream and garam masala, simmer 5 minutes, and serve hot with a swirl of butter.
⏱ 5 min timer