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Dal Makhani (Keto)

Slow-cooked for hours until the black soybeans surrender their earthy depth into a sauce enriched with cream, butter, and garam masala.
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Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 385kcal

Ingredients

  • 200 g black soybeans (keto sub for urad dal) soaked overnight
  • 3 tbsp ghee plus extra for serving
  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 medium tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 150 ml full-fat cream
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Pressure cook soybeans 40 minutes until very soft.
  • Mash lightly — some whole beans add texture.
  • In a heavy pan, heat ghee and cook onion until deep golden.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste; cook 3 minutes.
  • Add tomato puree and all spices; bhuno until oil separates.
  • Add cooked soybeans; mix well.
  • Add cream; simmer on very low heat 30 minutes.
  • Finish with a ladle of ghee poured on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 385kcal | Protein: 18g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 7g
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