Dal Makhani | Black Lentil Dal

Inspired Indian Cooking’s Dal Makhani Spice Kit requires just a few fresh ingredients, serves 4 to 5, and yields a restaurant-quality Indian dish!

ABOUT THE DISH Dal Makhani, a rich, hearty dish made with black lentils, differs from other dals by the addition of tomato, butter, and cream. It may have originated in the 16th century to fit the tastes of ruling Mughal emperors. More recently, the same chef who invented Butter Chicken is credited with adapting and popularizing Dal Makhani, a staple at Indian weddings, festivals, and restaurants.

View our 5-step Dal Makhani recipe here.

SPICE KIT INGREDIENTS WHOLE SPICES cloves, green cardamom, Indian bay leaf, black cardamom, Ceylon cinnamon, cumin seeds MASALA POWDER coriander, cumin, garam masala (cumin, black pepper, coriander, green cardamom, nutmeg, fennel, Ceylon cinnamon, cloves, black cumin seeds, ginger powder, mace, Indian bay leaf, black cardamom, star anise), Kashmiri chile powder, paprika, turmeric, fenugreek leaves (packaged on shared equipment with WHEAT)