Dal Makhni

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    North Indian • Punjabi • Main Course Gravy

    Dal Makhni

    33 mins
    4 servings
    Cooked 1,700+ times recently
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    +−About this dish

    Dal Makhni is a classic North Indian dish known for its creamy texture and rich flavors. It is made using black lentils and kidney beans, slow-cooked with spices, and finished with a luscious touch of butter and cream. Pair with Naan/Chapati or Rice

    Ingredients · 13

    • 80 g Black Urad Dal (soaked overnight and pressure cooked)
    • 30 g Rajma (soaked overnight and pressure cooked)
    • 30 g Chana Dal (soaked overnight and pressure cooked)
    • 3 tbsp Ghee (divided)
    • 1 medium Onion (chopped)
    • 2 medium Tomatoes (chopped)
    • 1 tsp Ginger (minced)
    • 1 tsp Garlic (minced)
    • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
    • 0.5 tsp Garam Masala
    • 30 g Butter
    • 30 g Fresh Cream
    • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves (chopped)

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Add aromatics to jar

      • Add
      • Chops
      +−How

      Add ghee, cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, onions, and tomatoes to The Upliance jar. Ensure the chopping blade is inserted before adding ingredients.

    2. 2

      The device will now cook the masala

      • Stirs
      • 8 min
      +−How

      The device will cook the masala base on medium heat for 5-8 minutes. It utilizes automatic stirring to ensure the onions and tomatoes are cooked evenly without burning.

    3. 3

      Add lentils and simmer

      • Add
      • Stirs
      • Boils
      • Simmers
      • 12 min
      +−How

      Add the boiled dals, water, salt, and powdered spices to the jar. The device will simmer the mixture on low heat for 12 minutes with continuous slow stirring to achieve a creamy consistency.

    4. 4

      The dish is ready

      • Add
      • Serve
      +−How

      Add butter, cream, and kasoori methi. The device will mix these in gently. The dish is ready; garnish with fresh coriander and serve with Naan or Rice.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    • No Chopping
    • Automatic Stirring
    • Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Nutritional Information

    771
    Calories
    51g
    Carbs
    15g
    Protein
    56g
    Fat

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