Vegan Dal Makhani
Dal makhani is a wholesome lentil dish served alongside rice, roti, naan, or pulao. Whole urad beans + kidney beans are the prime ingredients and are soaked for at least 12 hours before pressure-cooking them with aromatic spices.
Simple ingredients with pretty straightforward instructions.
Let’s go. 🙂
Vegan Dal Makhani
Delicious vegan dal makhani recipe by Veganbell
Pin Recipe Servings -3
Calories -375kcal
Recipe Video
Ingredients
To soak the lentils,
- 1 cup urad beans (whole black gram)
- 1/4 cup rajma (kidney beans)
- 4 cups water
To pressure cook,
- 3 cloves
- 3 green cardamoms
- 1 black cardamom
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups water
To prepare masala,
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 onion - roughly chopped
- 3 cloves garlic - halved
- 1 inch ginger - roughly sliced
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup blended tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon vegan butter
- 1/2 cup coconut cream/milk
To garnish,
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
Instructions
Step A : Soak the lentils
- Rinse urad beans + kidney beans. Transfer to a large bowl and add 4 cups of water. Soak overnight.
Step B : Pressure-cook
- Drain the soaked lentils and transfer them to your pressure cooker.
- Add cloves + green cardamoms + black cardamom + cinnamon stick + bay leaf + salt + 3 cups of water.
- For electric pressure cooker - Secure the lid, seal the knob, press MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) and set the timer to 25 min on HIGH PRESSURE. Let the pressure release naturally for 10-15 min.For stovetop pressure cooker - Secure the lid, seal the valve, turn the heat up to high and when the cooker indicates it has reached high pressure, lower the heat to maintain it and begin counting 25 min pressure cooking time. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes.For jiggle-top pressure cooker - Secure the lid, put the whistle on, and cook over medium heat for 7-8 whistles. Note: As some of the liquid escapes from the jiggle-top cooker, you can add an additional ½ cup water prior to cooking. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes.
- Open the lid and check the kidney beans for doneness. If they’re not super soft and mushy, cook for 5 more minutes using the same heat settings. NOTE: For a creamier consistency, mash ¼ portion of the dal or blend them.
- Transfer everything to a large bowl and give your pressure cooker a quick rinse.
Step C : Temper the masalas
- In a blender, add onion + garlic + ginger + 2 tablespoons water. Blend to make a paste. Set aside.
- Set your electric pressure cooker to SAUTE (or set your stovetop / jiggletop pressure cooker over medium heat).
- Add oil. Once it’s hot, add onion-garlic-ginger paste. Stir and sauté for 8-9 minutes, or until the paste turns brownish.
- Next, add blended tomatoes + turmeric powder + Kashmiri red chili powder + cumin powder + coriander powder + salt.
- Mix well and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until most of the liquid evaporates and the oil separates from the mixture. Stir frequently.
Step D : Mix the cooked lentils with tempered masala
- Stir in the cooked dal + 1 cup water and bring it to a boil. For a thicker consistency, let it simmer for 5-6 min.Â
- Turn off the heat. Add coconut cream + freshly chopped cilantro. Give it a gentle stir.
- Dal makhani is ready. Serve hot with rice, roti, naan, or pulao.Â
Nutrition
Sodium: 872 mg | Calcium: 116 mg | Vitamin C: 17 mg | Vitamin A: 714 IU | Sugar: 6 g | Fiber: 18 g | Potassium: 614 mg | Calories: 375 kcal | Saturated Fat: 16 g | Fat: 22 g | Protein: 21 g | Carbohydrates: 54 g | Iron: 9 mg
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8 Responses
Yes, very beautifully explained
I’m glad you liked it. Thanks for visiting Veganbell. 🙂
I made this 2 nights ago. It was delicious. Thank you!
You’re very welcome, Zen. I’m so glad you liked it. 🙂
awesome
Hey,I’m fond of all Indian & western vegetarian dishes.But,there’s no comparison of Indian dishes.
Great recipes 👌 thanks
This is the best Dal Makhani recipe I have found! It’s always my favorite dish to get at an Indian restaurant, and this recipe tastes just like the versions I get at my favorite Indian restaurants.