GITS dal makhani is an authentic blend of black gram, Bengal gram and red kidney beans that are slowly cooked on charcoal fire for 16 hours and then delicately tempered and seasoned with exotic spices and light cream. is a dish originating in Punjab region. A relatively modern variation of traditional lentil dishes, it is made with urad dal (black beans) and other pulses, and includes butter and cream (makhani is a Punjabi word for butter).