Dal Makhani is a popular North Indian dish made with black lentils (urad dal) and kidney beans (rajma), cooked in a rich and creamy tomato-based gravy. Here’s a recipe for Dal Makhani masala that you can prepare and use to enhance the flavor of your dal makhani:

Ingredients for Dal Makhani Masala:

• 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• 1-2 dried red chilies (adjust to your spice preference)
• 1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches long)
• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 1 black cardamom pod
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic