🌿 Vegetarian North Indian Dinner

Dal Makhani

Slow-cooked black lentils in a rich buttery tomato gravy — a Punjabi classic that improves overnight.

Prep15 min
🍳Cook60 min
🕐Total75 min
👥Serves6
📊LevelMedium

Method

  1. 1

    Pressure cook urad dal and rajma with salt for 5-6 whistles until very soft.

  2. 2

    Heat butter and oil, add cumin seeds.

  3. 3

    Sauté onions until deeply golden.

  4. 4

    Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add tomato puree and spices, cook until oil separates.

  6. 6

    Add cooked dal and simmer on low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Stir in cream, adjust seasoning.

  8. 8

    Finish with a knob of butter on top before serving.

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