Dal Makhani Recipe

Name: Dal Makhani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 1 onion large, diced; 6 cloves garlic minced; 1 inch ginger piece of, minced; 1 tablespoon white mustard seeds; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon coriander; 2 tablespoons Garam Masala; 1 1/2 cups black lentils dried whole, urad dal, soaked; 7 cups vegetable stock; 400 grams kidney beans rinsed and strained; 400 grams diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 400 grams coconut milk; pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 onion large, diced
6 cloves garlic minced
1 inch ginger piece of, minced
1 tablespoon white mustard seeds
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon coriander
2 tablespoons Garam Masala
1 1/2 cups black lentils dried whole, urad dal, soaked
7 cups vegetable stock
400 grams kidney beans rinsed and strained
400 grams diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
400 grams coconut milk
pepper to taste

1
Soak lentils overnight in cold water
2
Add onion, garlic and ginger to a large pot with the coconut oil and fry on a medium heat for around 8 minutes or until onions begin to turn translucent
3
Add mustard seeds, cumin, coriander and garam masala to pot. Mix the spices into the onions and leave on the heat for around 2 minutes to form a dry spice mixture
4
Add vegetable stock and black lentils to the pot and simmer for one hour
5
Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste and coconut milk to the pot and simmer for 30 minutes
6
Add pepper, to taste
7
Serve with brown rice, chopped coriander and chilli flakes

434

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1 onion large, diced, 6 cloves garlic minced, 1 inch ginger piece of, minced, and more.

Yes, Dal Makhani falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dal Makhani

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