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Dal Makhani
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Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a rich dish made from black lentils and kidney beans, cooked slowly with butter and cream. This indulgent dish is a crowd favorite at gatherings and special occasions.

Ready in 135 minutes · serves 6 · 490 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

135
min total
6
servings
490
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 cupBlack lentils
  • 1 cupKidney beans
  • 4 tbspButter
  • 1/2 cupCream
  • 1 cupTomato puree
  • 1 tbspGinger-garlic paste
  • 1 tspCumin seeds
  • to tasteSalt
  • 2 tbspOil
  • 1 bunchCilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 01

    Soak black lentils and kidney beans overnight.

  2. 02

    In a pressure cooker, add soaked lentils and beans, water, and cook until tender.

  3. 03

    In a separate pan, heat oil and butter, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.

  4. 04

    Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.

  5. 05

    Stir in tomato puree, and cook for 10 minutes.

  6. 06

    Add cooked lentils, cream, and salt; simmer for 30 minutes, garnishing with cilantro before serving.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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