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Dal Makhani / Creamy Black Lentils (but) No-Cream Recipe

December 1, 2015 32 Comments

I have posted my original dal makhani recipe before. The problem with that recipe was, it lacked colour although the flavour was just fine. Also, that recipe has cream in it. Why use cream when you can get lovely, creamy Dal Makhani without the cream. I’ve been ‘hooked’ to this Dal Makhani recipe since coming across the recipe in Hooked on Heat.

Dal Makhani II

Admittedly, dal makhani is not my favourite Indian dal recipe and I tend to lean towards the simple dal tadka, methi dal, or the fabulous panchratan dal when eating out, but since this creamy dal dish is so popular, I make it now and then, especially when we have guests and I need a good side dish for my tawa naan recipe.

Dal Makhani Recipe
Serves 2


Ingredients:

1/2 cup whole black lentils / whole urad dal
1 onion, minced
1 tomato, finely chopped
2-3 cloves of garlic
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp tomato paste (or 1 large tomato, pureed)
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp oil
fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
water, 1 to 2 cups
salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and saute onions till lightly browned. Stir in salt, chilli powder, coriander powder, ginger-garlic paste, and tomato paste and fry for a few seconds.

2. Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook for a few minutes to combine well. Add dal and enough water to cover them (about 2 cups). Pressure cook for 4-5 whistles minutes till lentils are soft and done. Stir in milk and let it come to a boil.

3. In a separate pan, heat butter and add whole garlic cloves slit in the middle. Stir the tempering into the lentils and garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve with warm rotis or a simple pressure cooker vegetable pulao.

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  1. Chieko

    October 26, 2012 at 1:24 am

    Hi Nags,γ€€Thank you for your lovely recipes. I made this dish today and at the end of cooking process, I added a pinch of kitchen king. (It is north Indian spice mix, right?) It should taste great without cream. agreed!!

    Reply
  2. Anonymous

    October 7, 2012 at 4:48 pm

    Hi Nags….I love Dal Makhani but has not made it…Just have a doubt..The dal used is whole urad dal..same as we used to make dosa batter??…It is white in colour….Then how come the dish is black???I knpw it is a stupid question But pls waiting for ur reply I can't wait to make it…that too without cream

    Reply
    • Nagalakshmi V

      October 8, 2012 at 2:31 am

      yes it's the same urad dal we use for dosa and idli batter but with the skin which is black. that's why the dal makhani is black.

      Reply
  3. Anonymous

    September 27, 2012 at 8:58 am

    Hi Nags.. I tried this recipe for my son's b'day and it turned out great.. it was just like they serve in the resatuarants here in North India..my hubby loved it (its a big thing thing coming from him since he doesnot like dal makhani at all).. Thanks for thsi amazing recipe..!!

    Sonakshi

    Reply
  4. Nagalakshmi V

    January 6, 2012 at 12:46 am

    You can soak them for a few hours, I usually don't πŸ™‚

    Reply
  5. Amchi

    January 5, 2012 at 10:03 am

    Enticing! Naags..could u pls tell me if you need to soak the dal overnight?

    Reply
  6. howtoskinnyacat @ blogspot

    July 31, 2011 at 6:20 pm

    MY FAVORITE!!!! Thank you for this recipe- I will be making this today for sure! Indian food is my all time favorite and don't ya know I just moved to a littel town with ZERO indian food restaraunts! Your recipe index will be my go to now! THANK YOU!

    Reply
  7. anjali

    February 26, 2011 at 4:04 am

    This tastes fantastic and easy to make, even for a non-cook like me.

    Reply
  8. Anonymous

    February 1, 2011 at 1:19 am

    Hi Nags,

    Just tried this recipe and its lip smacking good. Love your site. Keep them coming…you go girl!

    Meera

    Reply
  9. Nags

    February 1, 2011 at 1:21 am

    thank you so much for trying out my dal makhani recipe and leaving your comments πŸ™‚

    Reply
  10. Anonymous

    September 30, 2010 at 4:45 pm

    VERY NICE DISH….

    Reply
  11. Elegant Chic

    July 18, 2010 at 2:28 pm

    Naaiice! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  12. Siri

    July 18, 2010 at 5:03 am

    I love the color. looks so yummy. a very nice coincidence indeed.

    Siri

    Reply
  13. PJ

    July 16, 2010 at 4:33 am

    Looks so delicious.I have never tried it at home.Must try ur no cream -creamy version πŸ™‚

    Reply
  14. RV

    July 15, 2010 at 3:24 am

    That is a beautiful bowl with such a delicious and creamy makhani. I am hooked to this now πŸ™‚

    Reply
  15. Priya (Yallapantula) Mitharwal

    July 14, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    What a comfort food. I can just have this for dinner and be full πŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Heavenly Housewife

    July 14, 2010 at 4:51 pm

    I love dahl. I use my mother in law's recipe and this one looks a lot like it. it uses milk too. It is such a yummy and comforting dish.
    *kisses* HH

    Reply
  17. Latha

    July 14, 2010 at 3:56 pm

    Rich and healthy dal. I make it the same way too.

    Reply
  18. Suja Sugathan

    July 14, 2010 at 2:00 pm

    Looks great..drooling here..love it.

    Reply
  19. Bharathy

    July 14, 2010 at 1:55 pm

    Bava loves this!! have to try sometime! πŸ™‚

    Reply
  20. Priya

    July 14, 2010 at 1:33 pm

    Protien packed dal makhani looks irresistible…makes me drool..

    Reply
  21. Divya Vikram

    July 14, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    Looks so creamy and elegant.

    Reply
  22. Jay

    July 14, 2010 at 9:51 am

    wow…looks magnificient your Dal makhani..bookmarked.

    Reply
  23. Shabs..

    July 14, 2010 at 8:41 am

    Thats looks real good nags….and sounds so simple…yday was just watching dal makhani @vahrevah and today its here…i feel like giving it another go now after the disasterous first attempt.

    Love,
    [email protected]
    http://www.shabscuisine.blogspot.com

    Reply
  24. Vegetarian Zest

    July 14, 2010 at 8:00 am

    The daal looks so creamy in-spite of not having used any cream in it.

    Reply
  25. SriLekha

    July 14, 2010 at 7:26 am

    wow! it looks so good!Healthy dish and i love it!
    Visit my blog while you find time and join with us in the event EFM – Sweet and Savories for Diwali Series!

    Reply
  26. [email protected] Omnivorous Bear

    July 14, 2010 at 7:19 am

    I really love dal makhani. I might make it tonight – the weather has changed here and it is cool, dark and rainy. That would be the perfect comfort food supper! Thank you!

    Reply
  27. jeyashrisuresh

    July 14, 2010 at 6:41 am

    one of my fav side dish for rotis. i always replace milk for cream for most of the sidedishes.nice click

    Reply
  28. Mriganayani

    July 14, 2010 at 6:00 am

    What can be more comforting? I don't care if you post it twice or two hundred times – always love to read your posts!

    Reply
  29. Arundathi

    July 14, 2010 at 9:47 am

    this looks great. my dal makhani recipe also has cream and is too long-winded. this is perfect. thx.

    Reply
  30. Sharmilee! :)

    July 14, 2010 at 9:36 am

    I m fond of dhal makhani…but had made it only once but the click was not decent so didnt postit…I've seen ur old version too…but this one looks perfect creamy n rich!

    Reply
  31. RAKS KITCHEN

    July 14, 2010 at 7:19 am

    Such a simple procedure,looks nice,this is perfect colour yes πŸ™‚

    Reply

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