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Makes 4 servings
Ingredients For Dal makhani
1/2 cup urad (whole black lentil)
1 tbsp rajma (kidney beans)
1/2 cup low-fat milk
1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander (dhania) powder
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
3/4 cup fresh tomato pulp
salt to taste
For The Garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
Method To Make Dal makhani
- Clean, wash and soak the whole urad and rajma overnight. Drain.
- Combine the urad dal and rajma and salt with 2 cups of water and pressure cook for 6 to 7 whistles or till they are overcooked. Whisk well till the urad dal and rajma is almost mashed.
- Add the milk, mix well and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep kadhai and add the cumin seeds.
- When the seeds crackle, add the onions, ginger-garlic paste and cook on a medium flame for a few seconds.
- Add the chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
- Add another 2 tbsp of water and the tomato pulp, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the prepared urad dal – rajma -milk mixture and little salt, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 10 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Dal makhani is ready. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrition Value
Value per serving | % Daily Values | |
Energy | 100 cal | 5% |
Protein | 5.7 g | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 15.9 g | 5% |
Fiber | 4.3 g | 17% |
Fat | 1.6 g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
VITAMINS | ||
Vitamin A | 229 mcg | 5% |
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.2 mg | 20% |
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.1 mg | 9% |
Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 0.5 mg | 4% |
Vitamin C | 13.8 mg | 35% |
Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
Folic Acid (Vitamin B9) | 85 mcg | 42% |
MINERALS | ||
Calcium | 86.7 mg | 14% |
Iron | 1.4 mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 44.8 mg | 13% |
Phosphorus | 91.6 mg | 15% |
Sodium | 19.3 mg | 1% |
Potassium | 272.8 mg | 6% |
Zinc | 0.7 mg | 7% |
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.