KamalKitchen

Dal Makhni – Restaurant Style Dal Makhni Recipe

by

Daal Makhni is such an universal favorite, it had to be part of #30daysofdaal. We are counting down to four days now, and I have mixed feelings.

Before I start, have you guys entered my Monsoon Magic Giveaway? I so want to unlock the prize and see you there.

dal makhni recipe

Those of you who have been with me on this #30daysofdaal journey, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. When I started this project, I knew it would be a challenge, but I had no idea how much of a challenge. Researching and finalizing recipes, shopping for them, prepping, cooking, photography, writing – all the things that go behind a recipe blog post have taken up most of my day for a while now.

Daal Makhni is a Punjabi hotel favorite. Makhni refers to a buttery creamy gravy. I will admit that my understanding of what Daal Makhni is changed after reading Vir Sanghvi’s article on the history of this daal. That is why I now have the Daal Bukhara which is more indicative of North West Frontier or Afghani cuisine, and the Daal Makhani is closer to a Butter Chicken or Paneer Butter Masala gravy.

dal makhni recipe

The masala paste or spice paste is a bit elaborate. As I said, it turns out that the harder or more elaborate recipes have been kept on the side and are now being created in the final week. A simple ginger garlic and onion paste forms the base of the sauce, fresh and ready tomato puree give it some tang and color, Kashmiri chili gives it color and a peculiar Punjabi taste, cream mellows it all, and kasoori methi helps cut through the rich and creamy flavor.

You can use whole urad daal or split black urad – my current favorite – for this dal makhani.

https://kamalkitchen.com/dalma-oriya-daal-recipe/

This daal tastes good with rotis, parathas fresh naan and of course any rice based dish like vegetable pulao or even plain rice. And yes, this is a rich and creamy daal so it is an indulgence.

Check out the recipe for Daal Makhani, it is great for parties or weekends or just to liven up a boring day.

Dal Makhani Recipe

[amd-zlrecipe-recipe:141]

Daal Makhni is a hot Punjabi or North Indian favorite which is actually mellow. It is a great way to enjoy the Indian spice profile without having to eat something very hot or spicy. So it is a nice way to initiate someone to Indian food.

Hope you try out this latest from #30daysofdaal and stay tuned for more. And yes, please participate in the Monsoon Magic Giveaway.

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Yum! I will absolutely try this out, of course with vegan butter and cream. I never could find a “dhang” ki recipe for daal makhni. Now I have it. Btw, this is the first time I am seeing -boiling the onions, ginger, garlic and tomatoes before making a paste. Does boiling add a special flavor? I just cut them raw and throw them in a grinder to make a paste.