- Soak and Boil the Lentils | दाल और राजमा भिगोकर उबालें
Soak urad dal and rajma overnight. Pressure cook with salt and turmeric for 25–30 minutes until soft.
दाल और राजमा को रातभर भिगोएं और नमक-हल्दी डालकर कुकर में 25–30 मिनट तक पकाएं।
- Prepare the Masala Base | मसाला तैयार करें
In butter and oil, sauté cumin seeds, then add ginger-garlic paste and onions. Cook until golden, then add tomato puree and spices. Cook until the oil separates.
मक्खन और तेल में जीरा तड़काएं, फिर अदरक-लहसुन पेस्ट और प्याज डालकर भूनें। टमाटर प्यूरी और मसाले डालें, तेल छूटने तक पकाएं।
- Add Cooked Dal & Simmer | पकी हुई दाल डालें और पकाएं
Add the cooked dal and rajma to the masala. Stir well and simmer on low heat for 30–45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water as needed for consistency.
पकी दाल और राजमा मसाले में डालें, अच्छे से मिलाकर धीमी आंच पर 30–45 मिनट तक पकाएं।
- Add Cream & Kasuri Methi | क्रीम और कसूरी मेथी डालें
Stir in the cream and crushed kasuri methi. Simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
क्रीम और कसूरी मेथी मिलाएं और 5–10 मिनट तक और पकाएं।
- Smoke for Restaurant Flavor (Optional) | धुंआ लगाएं (वैकल्पिक)
Place a piece of hot charcoal in a small bowl over the dal, pour ghee on it, and cover for 5 minutes for smoky flavor.
गरम कोयले पर घी डालकर दाल में धुंआ लगाएं, 5 मिनट के लिए ढककर रखें।
- Calories:310 kcal
- Protein:12 g
- Carbohydrates:32 g
- Sugar:5 g
- Fat:16 g
- Salt:0.8 g
- Energy:1298 kJ
Dal Makhani is a rich and creamy North Indian dish made with whole black lentils (urad dal) and red kidney beans (rajma), slow-cooked with butter, cream, and aromatic spices. Loved across India and globally, it has a velvety texture and a deep, smoky flavor that comes from long, slow simmering—just like you’d find in a top-tier Punjabi restaurant.
This dish is a showstopper in any meal, traditionally served with naan, roti, or jeera rice. The luxurious taste comes not from heavy spices, but from the slow melding of simple ingredients like tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and butter. Whether at weddings or dinner parties, dal makhani delivers comfort and indulgence in every spoonful.
