authentic dal makhani

Authentic Dal Makhani Recipe | Restaurant Style Punjabi Dal Makhani at Home

**Dal Makhani recipe** is one of the most searched North Indian dishes, famous for its **creamy texture, slow cooking method, and rich Punjabi flavors**. This **authentic Punjabi Dal Makhani recipe** uses traditional ingredients like **whole black lentils (sabut urad dal)** and **rajma**, slow-cooked with butter and cream for that true restaurant-style taste.

⭐ Why This Is the Best Dal Makhani Recipe

* Authentic Punjabi method

* Slow-cooked for deep flavor

* Restaurant-style creamy texture

* Easy to make at home

* Perfect with naan, roti, or rice...

 🥣 Ingredients for Authentic Dal Makhani

💫Main Ingredients:

.1 cup **whole black lentils (sabut urad dal)**

. ¼ cup **rajma (kidney beans)**

.4 cups water (for pressure cooking)

. 3 tbsp **unsalted butter**

.2 tbsp **fresh cream**

.2 medium **tomatoes (pureed)**

. 1 medium **onion (finely chopped)**

Spices:

. 1 tsp **ginger-garlic paste**

.1 tsp **red chili powder**

. ½ tsp **turmeric powder**

.1½ tsp **salt** (adjust to taste)

.1 tsp **garam masala**

.1 tsp **kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)**

 🍲 How to Make Authentic Dal Makhani (Step-by-Step)

🔻Step 1: Soak the Lentils

Wash and soak **sabut urad dal and rajma** overnight or for at least **8 hours**. This helps achieve a soft, creamy texture.

🔻 Step 2: Pressure Cook

Pressure cook the soaked lentils with water for **8–10 whistles** until completely soft. Authentic dal makhani should be melt-in-the-mouth.

🔻Step 3: Prepare the Base

Heat butter in a heavy pan. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until aromatic.

🔻Step 4: Tomato Masala

Add tomato puree, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook on low flame until butter separates from the masala.

🔻Step 5: Slow Cooking (Key to Authentic Taste)

Add cooked lentils to the masala. Simmer on **low heat for 30–45 minutes**, stirring occasionally. This slow cooking gives **restaurant-style dal makhani flavor**.

🔻 Step 6: Creamy Finish

Add fresh cream, garam masala, and crushed kasuri methi. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

 🍽️ Serving Suggestions:

Serve **hot Dal Makhani** with:

.Butter naan,

 .Tandoori roti,

.Jeera rice,

.Plain basmati rice,