Dal makhani is a dish originating in the Punjab region, a relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes made with urad dal and other pulses along with butter and cream.
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originating in the Punjab region
Introduction
A relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes, it is made with urad dal (black beans) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream.
In Cuisine: Indian Cuisine, Infobox: associated_cuisine
Indian, Pakistani
In Cuisine: Pakistani Cuisine, Infobox: associated_cuisine
Indian, Pakistani
Uses Ingredient: Black Bean, Lead section
made with urad dal (black beans) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream
Uses Ingredient: Butter, Lead section
made with urad dal (black beans) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream
Uses Ingredient: Cream, Lead section
made with urad dal (black beans) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream
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Wikipedia 'Dal makhani' 2026-09-27: invented at the Moti Mahal restaurant in Old Delhi 'during the early 1950s', following the same kitchen's invention of butter chicken.View the Source Reader Challenges (0)
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