
Restaurant-Style Dal Makhani
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Dal Makhani is a creamy, buttery Indian curry of black gram and kidney beans simmered in spiced tomato sauce. Rich and aromatic with warming spices, it's traditionally served as a main dish at special dinners. Serve with rice or bread.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 1 cup whole urad dal (black gram/black matpe beans, uncooked)
- 1/3 cup dry kidney beans (uncooked)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- water (amount depends on cooking method you choose, see below)
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 black cardamom (partially opened)
- 2 green cardamoms (partially opened)
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 inch ginger (minced)
- 1 hot green chili
- 2- inch cinnamon stick (broken in half)
- 2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 4 ounces tomato puree (passata, or blended tomatoes)
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato (or more, to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 1/2 cup non-dairy cream (such as cashew cream, coconut cream, or yogurt)
- water (as needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon water
- cilantro
- more non-dairy cream
- lemon juice
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 555M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 1h
- Sodium
- 626mg
- Total sugar
- 25g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 643mg
- Calcium
- 66mg
- Iron
- 5mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 626MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.
