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Dal Makhani Recipe – Dal Makhni – Mah Ki Dal

May 6, 2012 by Sharmilee J 48 Comments

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani – An authentic punjabi style dal made with lentils & cream.I tried dal makhani(dal makhni) a year back and was not satisified with the taste…I felt the raw smell of dhal and was not able to tolerate it at all. And after that didnt dare to try it again….When I was telling this to my cousin, she suggested me to add the whole spices while pressure cooking itself and it did the magic this time. The gravy came out above my expectations and hubby said a thumbs up to it.I served it with phulka and jeera rice……yum combo it was! Here goes the recipe from my kitchen….

Dal Makhani Recipe

Dal Makhani Recipe – Ingredients

Preparation Time : 15 mins + soaking time | Cooking Time : 30 mins | Serves : 2
Recipe Category: Sidedish | Recipe Cuisine: North Indian

Whole urad dhal(whole black lentil) – 1/2 cup
Rajma (kidney beans) – 3 tbsp
Onions – 1/2 cup finely chopped
Tomato puree – 1/2 cup
Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder- 1/4 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp
Milk – 1/8 cup
Cream – 1/8 cup
Chopped coriander leaves – 1 tsp
Salt – to taste

To temper:

Butter – 1 tbsp
Oil – 1 tsp
Jeera – 1/2 tsp
Cinnamon – 1/2 inch stick
Cloves -2
Bayleaf -1
Cardamom – 1

Method:

  1. Rinse and Soak urad dal with rajma overnight or atleast for 8 hrs.Pressure cook it urad dal+rajma along with cardamom,cloves and cinnamon(1 each) and water till immersing level for 6-7 whistles or till dals become mushy. Once pressure releases, open and mash it with a laddle,Keep aside. Heat oil + butter in a pan, add the items under ‘to temper’.I used the whole spices that I used while pressure cooking…yes hunted and used it 🙂
    How to make dal makhani - Step1
  2. Then add ginger garlic paste,onion and fry till slightly browned.Then add tomato puree along with turmeric, chilli and garam masala powder and required salt. Fry till raw smell of tomatoes leave and the mixture shrinks.
    How to make dal makhani - Step2
  3. Then add the mashed dals and give a quick stir. Add 1/2 cup water if its too thick and dry.Then add cream.
    How to make dal makhani - Step3
  4. Then add milk and give a quick stir and allow it to boil.You can see the color change after few mins.When the gravy is thick as per your required consistency add chopped coriander leaves and switch it off.
    How to make dal makhani - Step4

Serve hot with any mild puloa / soft phulkas!

Dal Makhni - Restaurant style

My Notes:

  • While pressure cooking, add the whole spices with the lentils which gives a nice flavour to the curry and also reduces the raw smell while cooking.
  • I used whole urad dal with skin, you can use splitted too.
  • For a more richer version of the gravy, add more cream reducing milk.

Dal Makhni Recipe

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Comments

  1. Shobha says

    May 6, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    My Favourite !!

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  2. VZ says

    May 6, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    while boiling the dal…add little yogurt(little less than 1/4th cup)!!believe me the taste would be devine…

    Reply
  3. Vardhini says

    May 6, 2012 at 6:31 pm

    Looks yummy and love to have it with rotis.

    Vardhini
    CooksJoy

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  4. Srimathi says

    May 6, 2012 at 6:52 pm

    One of my favorites. Looks delicious.

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  5. Ramya says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:53 am

    What a creamy and yummy curry! The last click makes me crave for it soo badly!!

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  6. Priti says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:55 am

    That's a comfort meal …looks yum

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  7. Torviewtoronto says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:22 am

    yummy healthy side dish

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  8. Reshmi Mahesh says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:57 am

    Delicious dal makhani….yum..

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  9. Divya Kudua says

    May 7, 2012 at 2:50 am

    I've always felt dal makhani was too rich for my taste.Love the addition of Rajma,is it usually added to the dal?The last pic of ghee rice(or is it jeera rice) with dal makes for a perfect meal:)

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  10. Gayathri Kumar says

    May 7, 2012 at 2:51 am

    Dal makhani looks so delicious. Loved the last click…

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  11. Poonam Borkar says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:12 am

    dal makhani looks super delicious..very beautiful clicks..loved it!!

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  12. Aarthi says

    May 7, 2012 at 3:39 am

    dal makhani is my fav..this looks awesome

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  13. Premalatha Aravindhan says

    May 7, 2012 at 6:55 am

    delicious recipe,love it with pulao…

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  14. radha says

    May 7, 2012 at 7:08 am

    Delicious meal! And nice step by step pictures.

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  15. Sharmilee! :) says

    May 7, 2012 at 9:12 am

    @DivyaKudua : Yes rajma is always added for the traditional dal makhani recipe and yes it is jeera rice 🙂

    Reply
  16. Shilpakiran says

    May 7, 2012 at 9:14 am

    being a southindian would like to try this .. thanks for sharing in step by step way .. loved it

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  17. Maayeka says

    May 7, 2012 at 9:54 am

    Nice and perfectly done daal makhani ,,loved the colour and smooth texture..

    Reply
  18. Priya says

    May 7, 2012 at 11:15 am

    Nutritious and highly inviting dal makhani..beautifully done Sharmi.

    Reply
  19. Lubna Karim says

    May 7, 2012 at 11:45 am

    Wow..love this dal makhani recipe….one of my favorites….rich, creamy and indulging recipe….

    Reply
  20. Prathibha says

    May 7, 2012 at 12:04 pm

    Love the combination of dal makhani n jeere rice..my comfort meal..:)

    Reply
  21. Spandana says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:17 pm

    Yummy.. looks so rich and creamy!!! Looks perfect with jeera rice!

    Reply
  22. RAKS KITCHEN says

    May 7, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Love this combo anytime, looks so creamy!

    Reply
  23. dassana says

    May 7, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    the dal makhani looks creamy and delicious pics as always. a reminder that i have to make dal makhani soon…

    Reply
  24. M D says

    May 7, 2012 at 5:09 pm

    U have patience I say! Step by step pics of Dal Makhani is not an easy task for sure. Nice clicks. This Punjabi favorite is common in our household 🙂

    Reply
  25. Suja Manoj says

    May 7, 2012 at 7:49 pm

    Healthy dish,creamy and rich..yum

    Reply
  26. Sangeetha says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:28 pm

    dal makhani looks so creamy n delicious,perfect!! i too love this with Jeera rice…inviting clicks!!
    Spicy Treats

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  27. Nupur says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I have just got after having Dal Makhni at dinner.. Love this Dal to the core..

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  28. Sobha Shyam says

    May 7, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    love the preparation n the clicks, delicious dal makhani 🙂

    Reply
  29. Cham says

    May 8, 2012 at 3:12 am

    Looks delicious the dal makhani and the clicks!

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  30. Shabitha Karthikeyan says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:00 am

    Dal Makhani looks perfect. Jeera rice should have been a awesome combo !!

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  31. Shobha Kamath says

    May 8, 2012 at 10:22 am

    Love this Dal and the picture looks perfect!

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  32. Pavithra Elangovan says

    May 8, 2012 at 12:08 pm

    My all time fav one and looks way too tempting ..yumm:)

    Reply
  33. Shanky Jindal says

    May 8, 2012 at 4:28 pm

    Lovely… lovely.. http://www.gujaratonnet.com

    Reply
  34. Priyas Feast says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:00 pm

    Simply irresistible dal makhani..luv to have with rotis.

    Reply
  35. Anonymous says

    May 13, 2012 at 7:33 am

    Just finished cooking dal makhani 🙂 i'm definitely hoping for compliments… because its smelling good 😀

    Today's special 'jeera rice, dal makhani and cauliflower fry' 🙂

    will post their feedback in an hour 😉

    Best wishes,
    Sw 🙂

    Reply
  36. kalyani says

    March 11, 2013 at 6:28 am

    Can I try dis wid black/white channa istead of rajma? Sorry for asking too many questiond to u…it comes as am a beginner…

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    • Sharmilee! :) says

      March 11, 2013 at 6:30 am

      Yes you can but traditionally rajma is used for dal makhani

      Reply
    • kalyani says

      March 11, 2013 at 6:37 am

      Thanks sharmi:)

      Reply
  37. Jonal says

    August 7, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Hi Sharmi….Really a Good Job..whenever i feel like trying something immediately i logon to your site and try!! Really your site makes cooking very easier..Regarding Dhal Makhani..I Stay in africa and here I dont get Black Urad dal. Can I use the White Urad dal to make this as deseperately i want to make this as my husband loves a lot! Please suggest.

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    • SHARMILEE J says

      August 8, 2013 at 7:07 am

      Jonal, really not sure how the outcome will be when made with white urad dal may be you can give a try and see.

      Reply
  38. Sujadevi Rajkumar says

    August 30, 2013 at 1:21 pm

    Hi Sharmi, really i like your all receipes.I tried your most receipes it came out well.Simple version is your secret,way to go.Give more and more receipes to us.

    Reply
  39. achoo says

    September 30, 2013 at 2:59 am

    Hi sharmi, have a doubt if v dont get rajma is thr any alternate or can we just cook with black urad dhal alone.

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    • SHARMILEE J says

      October 1, 2013 at 10:13 am

      Traditionally dal makhani is made with a combination of urad dal and rajma, but you can try skipping it…but not sure whether it will affect the taste

      Reply
  40. Rohit Juturu says

    October 17, 2013 at 12:02 am

    Hi Sharmi, What is the cream you are referring to?

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    • SHARMILEE J says

      October 17, 2013 at 11:09 am

      It is fresh cream….

      Reply
  41. Ashwini Mallya says

    February 4, 2015 at 1:12 pm

    hiee sharmilee ji
    tied out this now its cum out yum yum
    hv tried ur other recipes too they r simply delicious
    i m fan of ur recipesss

    Reply
  42. Radha Swamy says

    May 2, 2015 at 5:58 am

    going to try today where do you get fresh cream

    Reply
    • SHARMILEE J says

      May 11, 2015 at 2:05 pm

      Try in any supermarket….

      Reply

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