Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)

Makhani Daal (Buttery Lentils)

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.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 50 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
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.

Step 3
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.

Step 4
Fold onion mixture into cooked lentil mixture. Add butter, yogurt, and cilantro leaves; stir to incorporate.

Cook’s Note:

Substitute heavy cream for the yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

332
Calories
6g
Fat
52g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 332
% Daily Value *
Total Fat6g 8%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Cholesterol6mg 2%
Sodium71mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate52g 19%
Dietary Fiber21g 75%
Total Sugars6g
Protein19g
Vitamin C16mg 81%
Calcium89mg 7%
Iron6mg 34%
Potassium996mg 21%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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