Dal Makhani

Pronunciation: /dɑl məˈxɑni/

Definitions of dal makhani

noun a type of Indian dish made with black lentils and kidney beans, typically cooked with cream, butter, and various spices

Example Sentences

A1 Dal makhani is a popular Indian dish.

A2 I learned how to make dal makhani from my grandmother.

B1 The restaurant's specialty is their creamy dal makhani.

B2 I ordered a side of garlic naan to go with my dal makhani.

C1 The chef's secret ingredient in his dal makhani recipe is smoked paprika.

C2 After years of perfecting his craft, the chef opened his own dal makhani restaurant.

Examples of dal makhani in a Sentence

formal Dal makhani is a popular North Indian dish made with black lentils, kidney beans, butter, and cream.

informal I could really go for some dal makhani right now, it's so creamy and delicious.

slang Let's order some dal makhani and chill out tonight.

figurative Her cooking skills are so good, she can make dal makhani taste like a gourmet dish.

Grammatical Forms of dal makhani

• past tense: made
• plural: dal makhani
• comparative: more dal makhani
• superlative: most dal makhani
• present tense: makes
• future tense: will make
• perfect tense: has made
• continuous tense: is making
• singular: dal makhani
• positive degree: delicious
• infinitive: to make dal makhani
• gerund: making dal makhani
• participle: made dal makhani

Origin and Evolution of dal makhani

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: Punjabi

Story behind the word: Dal makhani originated in the Punjab region of India, where it was traditionally cooked by Punjabi farmers using simple ingredients like lentils, butter, and cream.

Evolution of the word: The dish has evolved from a simple farmer's meal to a popular Indian restaurant staple, gaining popularity worldwide for its rich and creamy flavors.