Makhani
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Makhani is a Hindustani
word meaning "with butter". It is used in the names of several dishes from Punjabi cuisine
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Hindustani language
Hindi-Urdu is an Indo-Aryan language and the lingua franca of North India and Pakistan. It is also known as Hindustani , and historically, as Hindavi or Rekhta...
word meaning "with butter". It is used in the names of several dishes from Punjabi cuisine
Punjabi cuisine
Punjabi cuisine is food from the Punjab region of northwestern India and eastern Pakistan. It can be non-vegetarian or completely vegetarian. One of the main features of Punjabi cuisine is its diverse range of dishes...
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- Dal makhaniDal makhani-History:Dal Makhani is a signature staple food that originates from Punjab - a state in the north west of India. It is also known, as Maah-ki-dal Dal Makhani is favorite dish to order when dining out in most parts of India. Like the people of Punjab the dish is robust one and not for calorie...
, made from beans and pulses - Paneer makhani, made from the white cheese paneerPaneerPaneer is a fresh cheese common in South Asian cuisine. It is of Indian origin. In eastern parts of India, it is generally called Chhena...
, also known as "paneer butter masala" - Murgh makhani, also known as "butter chicken" or "chicken makhani"