Dal makhani

Dal makhani (pronounced [daːl ˈmək.kʰə.ni]) is a dish originating in New Delhi, India.[2] It is a modern take on the age-old urad ki dal (black lentil dal also known as maa ki dal). Makhan is the Hindi word for butter.[3]

Dal Makhani
Butter Chicken and shahi paneer
Alternative namesUrad ki Dal, Mash ki Dal, Maa ki dal
Place of originIndia
Region or statePunjab, India
Created byKundan Lal Gujral,[1] Kundan Lal Jaggi
Main ingredientsurad dal (black gram)
Food energy
(per serving)
350 kcal (1465 kJ)
Similar dishesButter chicken, Paneer makhani

History
Dal makhani served with rice

Kundan Lal Jaggi had already invented the now-world-famous butter chicken[4] and was looking to create a vegetarian dish that would complement it. A regular diner at Moti Mahal, the restaurant that Jaggi ran with two other partners, suggested that something exciting should be created out of the maa ki dal.[4]

See also

References
  1. "Rude food | Black magic". Hindustan Times. 12 March 2010.
  2. "The modern dal makhani was invented by Moti Mahal by Vir Sanghvi".
  3. M. R. Srinivasan; C. P. Anantakrishnan (1964). Milk products of India. Indian Council of Agricultural Research. pp. 19–. CHAPTER IV MAKHAN - DESI BUTTER Makhan is an indigenous (desi) butter obtained invariably by churning dahi with crude devices. Very little makhan is utilized for direct consumption except for sacrificial or medicinal purposes. Almost the ...
  4. "Partition brought Moti Mahal, a landmark in India's culinary history, to central Delhi". Archived from the original on 11 June 2015.
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