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Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani — a classic indian dish made simple at home.

50 min2 serveseasy

Dal Makhani — a classic indian dish made simple at home. This Indian veg is sized for 2 and comes together in about 50 minutes — full ingredient list, step-by-step method and per-serving nutrition are below.

Nutrition · per serving

536

kcal

36g

Protein

68g

Carbs

12g

Fat

vegmainlentil

Ingredients

  • black lentils300 g
  • kidney beans2
  • butter1 cup
  • cream1 tsp
  • tomato1 tsp
  • ginger3 tbsp
  • saltstaple
  • pepperstaple

Method

  1. 1

    Prep all ingredients for dal makhani and measure them out.

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and sauté aromatics until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add main ingredients and cook until just done.

  4. 4

    Season with salt, pepper and finish with fresh herbs.

  5. 5

    Plate and serve hot.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Dal Makhani take to cook?
Total time is about 50 minutes for 2 servings.
Is Dal Makhani vegetarian?
Yes — this version is vegetarian.
What are the main ingredients?
The headline ingredients are black lentils, kidney beans, butter.