By Akshara
September 13, 2025
Punjabi Dal Bukhara is a rich and creamy dal made with whole urad dal, slow-cooked with tomatoes, butter, and cream. It is a classic dish enjoyed with naan or jeera rice.
1 cup whole urad dal (soaked overnight) 2 medium tomatoes (pureed) 1 onion (finely chopped) 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 2 tbsp butter 2 tbsp fresh cream 1 tsp garam masala 1 tsp red chilli powder Salt to taste Fresh coriander for garnish
Pressure cook soaked urad dal with salt until soft.
In a pan, heat butter and sauté onion and ginger-garlic paste until golden.
Add tomato puree, red chilli powder, and garam masala, and cook until oil separates.
Add cooked dal and simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Finish with cream and garnish with coriander before serving with naan or rice.