Invitation Restaurant
Invitation Restaurant in Ashok Vihar Phase 2 is a long-standing, casual dining spot offering a multi-cuisine menu with strong North Indian and Chinese influences. Known for generous portions, comforting flavors, a...
If there's one dish that defines North Indian decadence, it’s Dal Makhani — a velvety black lentil curry that simmers for hours, developing layers of smoky, buttery, and spiced goodness.
Served piping hot with naan, jeera rice, or even a swirl of cream on top, dal makhani is the kind of food that comforts the soul and impresses the crowd. This is not just dal. This is heritage in a bowl — made famous in Delhi’s iconic restaurants like Moti Mahal, and now a global favorite on Indian menus worldwide.
StepTime | |
Soaking Lentils | 8 hours (overnight) |
Pressure Cooking | 30–40 minutes |
Slow Simmering | 45 minutes – 1 hour |
Total Time | 2 hours (active + passive) |
🔥 Optional: 1 small piece of charcoal, for smoky flavor (dhungar method)
Make It…Try This | |
Vegan | Use oil instead of butter/ghee + cashew cream |
More Rustic | Skip blending for a chunkier masala |
Ultra-Creamy | Add a spoon of butter every 20 minutes of simmering |
Low Fat | Reduce butter and cream, and use milk or yogurt |
One-Pot Shortcut | Cook masala directly in pressure cooker after dal |
Dal Makhani is India’s version of slow-cooked love. It’s the kind of food you come home to — rich, deep, and soul-warming. Whether you’re scooping it up with buttery naan or letting it melt into rice, one thing is certain:
Every bite is better than the last.
Made it? Tag your masterpiece with #DalMakhaniLove or #SoulfulSpice.
Let’s see how creamy, smoky, and golden your creation turned out!
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