Punjabi Dal Makhani Recipe

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Punjabi Dal Makhani
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Directions:

  1. Soak whole black urad and rajma overnight in 3-4 cups of water.
  2. Cook the soaked dal and rajma in the same water with salt, red chili powder and half the chopped ginger till dal and rajma are cooked and soft.
  3. Peel and chop the onion, ginger and garlic finely. Also chop the tomatoes.
  4. Heat oil and butter in a thick-bottomed pan. Add cumin seeds, when it crackles add chopped onions and fry till golden brown.
  5. Add chopped ginger, garlic and chopped tomatoes. Sauté till tomatoes are well mashed and fat starts to leave the masala. Add boiled dal and rajma to this.Do not add the liquid at first.Crush(mash) the dals with the back of the ladle while stirring continuously, this gives that creamy texture to the dal .
  6. Add the liquid and some water if required and simmer on very low heat for fifteen minutes.
  7. Add fresh cream and garam masala powder let it simmer for another five minutes. Finish off with a couple of pinch of Kasoori methi powdered.
  8. Serve hot with Naan or Paraatha.
  9. Tip: Replacing the tomatoes with 4 tablespoons of thick tomato paste will enhance the taste and colour of the dish manifold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.21 Kcal (1027 kJ)
Calories from fat 102.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.44g 18%
Cholesterol 22.73mg 8%
Sodium 46.96mg 2%
Potassium 339.99mg 7%
Total Carbs 27.41g 9%
Sugars 2.79g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 12%
Protein 9.82g 20%
Vitamin C 11.7mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 67.1mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 166.62 Kcal (698 kJ)
Calories from fat 69.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.77g 18%
Cholesterol 15.44mg 8%
Sodium 31.91mg 2%
Potassium 231.01mg 7%
Total Carbs 18.62g 9%
Sugars 1.9g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 12%
Protein 6.67g 20%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 45.6mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.3
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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