Dal makhani

Dal makhani (pronounced [daːl ˈmək.kʰə.ni]) is a dish originating in Punjab, India.[2] A relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes, it is made with urad dal (black beans) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream (makhani is Punjabi word for butter).[3][4]

Dal Makhani
Dal makhani served with steamed white rice
Alternative namesUrad ki Dal, Mash ki Dal, Maa ki dal
Place of originIndia
Region or statePunjab
Associated cuisineIndian
Created by
Main ingredientsurad dal (black gram)
Food energy
(per serving)
350 kcal (1465 kJ)
Similar dishesButter chicken
Paneer makhani

History

Kundan Lal Jaggi and Kundan Lal Gujral, both Punjabi Hindu migrants from Peshawar,[5] had already invented butter chicken[5] and were looking to create a vegetarian dish that would complement it. A regular diner at Moti Mahal, the restaurant that Jaggi ran in Daryaganj in Delhi, suggested that something exciting could be created out of urad dal commonly used in traditional dishes, leading to the invention of dal makhani.[5]

The dish has been around for centuries, but it gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly after the Partition of India in 1947. Many Punjabi families migrated to different parts of India and the world, and they brought their cuisine with them, including Dal Makhni.

See also

References
  1. "Rude food | Black magic". Hindustan Times. 12 March 2010.
  2. "The modern dal makhani was invented by Moti Mahal by Vir Sanghvi".
  3. "The rich and creamy dal makhani". Gulf Times. 31 August 2017 – via Gale Onefile.
  4. M. R. Srinivasan; C. P. Anantakrishnan (1964). Milk products of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research. pp. 19–. Chapter IV Makhan - Desi Butter Makhan is an indigenous (desi) butter obtained invariably by churning dahi with crude devices. Very little makhan is utilized for direct consumption except for sacrificial or medicinal purposes. Almost the ...
  5. "Partition brought Moti Mahal, a landmark in India's culinary history, to central Delhi". Archived from the original on 11 June 2015.
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  1. Katiyar, Ayush. "Dal Makhani Recipe in Hindi | दाल मखनी रेसिपी इन हिंदी - Two Minutes Recipe". Two Minutes Recipe. Two Minutes Recipe. Retrieved 1 April 2023.
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