Dal Makhani
A slow-cooked black lentil dal made with kidney beans, butter, cream, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
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Full allergen breakdown
Ingredients
- black urad dal (whole)
- kidney beans
- butter (Dairy)
- cream (Dairy)
- tomatoes
- ginger
- garlic
- garam masala
Hidden Ingredients
These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.
- large quantities of butter mixed in during cooking
- heavy cream for richness
- ghee sometimes added as a finishing touch
Allergen Breakdown
Dairy-Free
Likely contains restrictionLarge amounts of butter and cream are structural ingredients.
Gluten-Free
Check with staffCommercial asafoetida in the tempering may contain wheat. Verify.
Peanut-Free
Likely OKNo peanuts in dal makhani.
Tree Nut-Free
Likely OKNo tree nuts in dal makhani.
Shellfish-Free
Likely OKNo shellfish in dal makhani.
Egg-Free
Likely OKNo eggs in dal makhani.
Fish-Free
Likely OKNo fish in dal makhani.
Soy-Free
Likely OKNo soy in dal makhani.
Sesame-Free
Likely OKNo sesame in dal makhani.
Vegetarian
Likely OKFully vegetarian (contains dairy).
| Restriction | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy-Free | Likely contains restriction | Large amounts of butter and cream are structural ingredients. |
| Gluten-Free | Check with staff | Commercial asafoetida in the tempering may contain wheat. Verify. |
| Peanut-Free | Likely OK | No peanuts in dal makhani. |
| Tree Nut-Free | Likely OK | No tree nuts in dal makhani. |
| Shellfish-Free | Likely OK | No shellfish in dal makhani. |
| Egg-Free | Likely OK | No eggs in dal makhani. |
| Fish-Free | Likely OK | No fish in dal makhani. |
| Soy-Free | Likely OK | No soy in dal makhani. |
| Sesame-Free | Likely OK | No sesame in dal makhani. |
| Vegetarian | Likely OK | Fully vegetarian (contains dairy). |
Key risk: Dal makhani is one of the most butter- and cream-heavy dishes in Indian cuisine despite being a lentil dish. Restaurant versions use far more butter than home recipes. The 'makhani' in the name literally means 'buttery.'
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