8 of the best places to have dal makhani in Delhi

In a country where dal is a staple, dal makhani easily stands out as one of the most flavoursome of the lot. Restaurants have capitalized on Indians’ love for the dal and put in their best efforts to make the most delicious bowl of dakhani makhani. Enriched with the rich flavour of cream, and accentuated with the goodness of melted butter, dal makhani provides all the nourishment needed by your palate. If you ever happen to be in the capital city and are craving a hot, comforting, and delicious bowl of dal makhani, these are the places you need to visit.

If there is one restaurant that is synonymous with North Indian food, it is Pind Balluchi. Been around for ages, it has maintained its standards since its establishment. Its food is proof of the consistency, and their dal makhani is one of the best in the city. (Image: Instagram/kahajaun)

Moti Mahal is a recognizable brand in Delhi, with several outlets spread all across the city. They deliver in terms of taste and flavour, and one of their best specimens is their dal makhani. (Image: Instagram/tasteofgirl)

Many eateries in CP could have made this list, but Minar beats them all with their signature dal makhani. Paired with their butter chicken and naan, it makes for a hearty and appetizing meal. (Image: Instagram/food_fervent)

Preparing food with authentic spices, Masala Art gives you a true taste of the North Indian cuisine. An integral part of the Taj Palace hotel, this restaurant will not disappoint you, and with lip smacking dishes like dal makhani, it will leave you wanting for more.

Let’s begin by saying that this place may not be apt for affordable eating. However, if you happen to have the bucks to splurge, then ITC Bukhara will provide you with possibly the most wholesome bowl of dal makhani you’d have ever had. (Image: Instagram/jhiga67)

Gulati Restaurant is one of the most recognizable names among foodaholics. Among its inventory that consists of some of Delhi’s best North Indian dishes like butter chicken and kakori kebab, lies one of Delhi’s finest bowls of dal makhani. (Image: Instagram/curiousappetite50)

While some places focus on quality and others focus on quantity, enter Delhi BC, a restaurant that gives equal importance to quality and quantity. Talking about quality, their dal makhani is heavenly, and will leave you drooling even after eating to your stomach’s content.

Dhaba food is simply delicious. How about a bowl of dal makhani in an upmarket restaurant that has the theme of a dhaba? It may not give you the same feeling as dining in an actual dhaba, but rest assured their food will make not make you regret choosing a dhaba themed restaurant over an actual dhaba.