How long does Vegan Butter Dal keep in the fridge?

Vegan Butter Dal keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water; the flavours actually deepen overnight. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Vegan Butter Dal ahead of time?

Yes. Vegan Butter Dal is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian vegan dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Vegan Butter Dal?

Classic pairings include rice, roti. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Vegan Butter Dal

Name: Vegan Butter Dal
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 39 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole black urad dal, soaked overnight; 0.25 cup rajma, soaked overnight; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, pureed; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 0.5 cup cashew cream; 3 tbsp vegan butter; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1.5 tsp Kashmiri chilli; 1 tbsp kasuri methi; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp salt

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Slow-simmered

Time: 60 min
Serves: 4
Calories: 400 kcal
Protein: 18 g

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Method

1Pressure cook urad and rajma with 5 cups water and salt for 8 whistles, then gently bubble 25 minutes till they mash easily.
2In a wide pan, melt vegan butter, crackle cumin, add onion and cook golden — 8 minutes.
3Add ginger-garlic and tomato puree with chilli and salt; cook till oil rises.
4Add cooked dal with its liquid, plus 1 cup more water; gently bubble on low 30 minutes, stirring often.
5Stir in cashew cream; gently bubble 5 minutes till silky.
6Finish with crushed methi and garam masala. Rest 10 minutes — flavour deepens. Pair with naan.

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Cashew cream + vegan butter recreates dal makhani's silkiness — dairy-free, protein-rich.

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