MAKHANI DAAL (BUTTERY LENTILS)

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This is a typical daal that Punjabis make for their parties! My kids love it! I enjoy it as a soup or with with fresh rotis! You can also serve it with rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Provided by SavitaJ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 6h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 cup black lentils (kaali daal)
¼ cup split chickpeas (channa daal)
¼ cup red kidney beans (rajma)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 (2 inch) piece ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon red chile powder
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
2 teaspoons butter
2 teaspoons yogurt
3 sprigs cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Place black lentils, chickpeas, and red kidney beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 6 hours to overnight.
  • Pour lentil mixture and soaking liquid into a pressure cooker. Bring to high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and cook until soft, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and release pressure through natural release method according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, and cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until softened, about 2 minutes. Stir in ground coriander, garam masala, red chile powder, turmeric, and salt.
  • Fold onion mixture into cooked lentil mixture. Add butter, yogurt, and cilantro leaves; stir to incorporate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.6 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 5.5 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 20.9 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 71 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

Leelee cnda
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This makhani daal was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the fenugreek leaves, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.


Ivey
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I made this makhani daal for dinner last night and it was amazing! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rowdy Fuchhe
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This recipe was easy to follow and the makhani daal turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Shah Sultan
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this makhani daal. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Amon Aameen
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This makhani daal was so delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful.


Sumitra
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I made this makhani daal for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Harut Margaryan
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This recipe was easy to follow and the makhani daal turned out great! I loved the creamy and flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Raza M
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this makhani daal. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Khemlal Bist
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This makhani daal was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the fenugreek leaves, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.


Monowar Hossen
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I made this makhani daal for dinner last night and it was a huge hit! My husband and kids loved it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Namukula Gertrude
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This recipe was easy to follow and the makhani daal turned out great! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy daal recipe.


Mirex Serafina
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I'm not usually a fan of daal, but this makhani daal was amazing! The lentils were so soft and the sauce was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Noyon Ch
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This makhani daal was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the fenugreek leaves, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor.