Dal makhani North Indian cuisine ki ek classic aur royal dish hai jo apni creamy texture aur slow-cooked flavour ke liye famous hai. Yeh dal mostly special occasions, weekends ya family dinners ke liye banayi jaati hai. Butter, cream aur kaali dal ka combination is dish ko rich aur comforting banata hai.
Ghar par dal makhani banana thoda time leta hai, lekin process simple hota hai. Is recipe me hum traditional slow cooking ka method follow karte hain, jisse dal ka taste deep aur authentic aata hai. Agar aap restaurant-style dal makhani ghar par banana chahte ho, to yeh recipe aapke liye perfect hai.
Ingredients (Samagri)
Dal ke liye
1 cup whole black urad dal (sabut urad)
1/4 cup rajma
Salt taste ke hisaab se
4–5 cups pani
Gravy ke liye
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
2 medium tomatoes (puree)
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Finishing
2–3 tbsp fresh cream
1 tbsp butter
Fresh coriander leaves
How to Make Dal Makhani (Step-by-Step Method)
1) Sabse pehle urad dal aur rajma ko achhe se wash karke 8–10 hours ya overnight pani me bhigo dein.
2) Bhigi hui dal aur rajma ko pressure cooker me salt aur pani ke sath 6–7 whistles tak pakayein, jab tak dal bilkul soft na ho jaye.
3) Cooker khulne ke baad dal ko halka sa mash kar lein aur low flame par side me rakh dein.
4) Ek heavy bottom pan me oil aur butter garam karein. Isme chopped onion daal kar golden brown hone tak bhunein.
5) Ab ginger garlic paste add karke 1–2 minute bhunein, jab tak raw smell khatam na ho jaye.
6) Tomato puree add karein aur masala tab tak pakayein jab tak oil clearly side se chhodne lage.
7) Ab turmeric powder, red chilli powder aur coriander powder daal kar masale ko low flame par 2 minute bhunne dein.
8) Cooked dal ko is masale me add karein aur achhe se mix karein. Flame low rakhein aur dal ko 20–30 minute tak dheere-dheere pakne dein. Beech-beech me chalate rahein.
9) Dal thick aur creamy ho jaaye to garam masala, fresh cream aur butter add karein. Achhe se mix karein.
10) Gas band karke dal ko 5 minute rest den. Upar se fresh coriander se garnish karein.
Tips for Perfect Dal Makhani
Dal jitni zyada slow cooked hogi, taste utna hi better aayega
Butter aur cream kam ya zyada apni taste preference ke hisaab se adjust karein
Pressure cooker ke baad open pan me pakana flavour ke liye zaroori hai
Next day dal makhani ka taste aur bhi achha lagta hai
Serving Suggestion
Dal makhani ko naan, butter roti ya jeera rice ke sath serve karein. Onion salad aur lemon slice ke sath yeh ek complete North Indian meal ban jata hai.
Conclusion
Yeh homemade dal makhani recipe rich, creamy aur bilkul restaurant-style hai. Thoda time aur patience ke sath aap ghar par hi ek perfect dal makhani bana sakte ho. Agar aap kisi special meal ke liye kuch classic banana chahte ho, to yeh recipe zaroor try karein.
