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Dal Makhani

Recipe by HomeCookingShow

A rich, creamy Indian lentil curry made with black gram (urad dal) and red kidney beans (rajma), simmered in a buttery tomato‑onion gravy and finished with garam masala, butter, and fresh cream. Perfect with naan, roti, or rice.

MediumIndianServes 4

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Source Video
19m
Prep
1h 11m
Cook
11m
Cleanup
1h 41m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$2.96
Per serving:$0.74

Critical Success Points

  • Soaking the dal and rajma overnight
  • Pressure cooking until fully soft
  • Achieving oil separation in the tomato‑onion masala
  • Simmering the dal with spices for flavor integration

Safety Warnings

  • Handle the pressure cooker with care; never open until pressure has fully released.
  • Hot oil can splatter—keep a lid nearby and avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • Use oven mitts when handling hot cookware.

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