Dal Makhani (Butter Lentils) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Dal Makhani (Butter Lentils) Recipe). This is my adaptation of Dal Makhani. This is a slightly sweet and savory version compared to the tomato-based versions out there - it reminds me more of what you would get in a restaurant. I use sugar, cinnamon, and more butter than other offerings in my version. I always make my version of Coconut Chicken Curry when I make this recipe. This dish pairs well with a rice side; I prefer basmati rice, particularly as a pilaf. It also pairs well with naan bread.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Additional: 1hr

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Dal Makhani (Butter Lentils) Recipe

Ingredients

1 ½ cups lentils

2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon chile powder

1 tablespoon ground coriander

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon ground cloves

½ teaspoon ground allspice

2 bay leaves

2 tablespoons olive oil

5 tomatoes

pureed

2 tablespoons ginger paste

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 tablespoons white sugar

salt to taste

1 cup heavy whipping cream

6 tablespoons butter

1 lime

cut into wedges

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Soak lentils in a saucepan of water for 1 hour. Bring to a boil for 5 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat cinnamon chile powder coriander cumin turmeric nutmeg paprika black pepper cayenne cloves allspice and bay leaves in a large skillet over medium heat stirring occasionally until fragrant about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Stir olive oil into the skillet. Add tomatoes ginger paste and garlic; simmer until flavors combine about 10 minutes. Stir in sugar and salt. Cook until mixture thickens into a pulpy sauce about 5 minutes. Add lentils and simmer until tender about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Stir cream and butter into sauce. Cook until sauce thickens and lentils are very soft about 30 minutes. Squeeze some lime juice over each serving.

Nutritional Information

Dal Makhani (Butter Lentils) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 533.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.7g 31%

Carbohydrates: 48.5g 16%

Dietary Fiber: 19.5g 78%

Sugars: 8.9g

Fat: 32.7g 50%

Saturated Fat: 17.5g 88%

Cholesterol: 84.9mg 28%

Vitamin A Iu: 2347.1IU 47%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.9mg 38%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 32%

Vitamin C: 22mg 37%

Folate: 255.4mcg 64%

Calcium: 126.3mg 13%

Iron: 6.3mg 35%

Magnesium: 96.8mg 35%

Potassium: 951.9mg 27%

Sodium: 137.6mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 33%

Calories From Fat: 294.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.