Dal Makhani - Red Kidney Beans And Lentils Recipe

Name: Dal Makhani - Red Kidney Beans And Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Whole Urad Dal (Black Lentils); 1 Onion Chopped; 1 Tomato Chopped; 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste; 1 teaspoon Garlic Paste; 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 2 tablespoons Ghee (Clarified Butter); 1 tablespoon Cream

Servings: persons

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["Boil the Dal and Rajma together for about 15 minutes or till they become soft and mushy. Keep aside.", "In a saucepan heat some ghee, when hot add cumin seeds.", "When cumin starts spluttering add chopped onions, saute till it turns soft.", "Add ginger and garlic paste, stir continuously to avoid the pastes from sticking to the pan. Cook for five minutes.", "Now add the chopped tomatoes and cook till they become soft.", "To the softened tomatoes add salt, chilli powder and turmeric. cook for five more minutes.", "Add the boiled Dal and Rajma, stir nicely to mix in all the ingredients. Let it simmer for a while.", "Finish of the dal makhani by adding cream, mix again.
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Serve hot along with steamed rice.", "Tip- Add some more ghee(clarified butter) to the dal to enhance its taste further."]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Whole Urad Dal (Black Lentils), 1 Onion Chopped, 1 Tomato Chopped, 1 teaspoon Ginger Paste, and more.

Yes, Dal Makhani - Red Kidney Beans And Lentils 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.

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Dal Makhani - Red Kidney Beans And Lentils

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