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Dal makhani (pronounced [daːl ˈmək.kʰə.ni]) is a dish originating in New Delhi, India.[1] A relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes, it is made with urad dal (black lentil) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream (makhan is Hindi for butter).[2][3]
History
Kundan Lal Jaggi and Kundan Lal Gujral had already invented butter chicken[4] and were looking to create a vegetarian dish that would complement it. A regular diner at Moti Mahal, the restaurant that Jaggi ran in Daryaganj in Delhi, suggested that something exciting could be created out of urad dal commonly used in traditional dishes, leading to the invention of dal makhani.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ The modern dal makhani was invented by Moti Mahal by Vir Sanghvi.
- ↑ [{{{url}}} The rich and creamy dal makhani]. Gulf Times(2017-08-31).
- ↑ Milk products of India{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Indian Council of Agricultural Research(1964)
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Partition brought Moti Mahal, a landmark in India’s culinary history, to central Delhi.
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