Whole black urad lentils and kidney beans simmered overnight with butter, cream, and tomatoes — Saanjh 24-7's Dal Makhani is the soul of Punjabi comfort food, served around the clock.
Real Dal Makhani is not made in an hour. At Saanjh 24-7 we soak whole black urad and red kidney beans overnight, then slow-cook them for hours with tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and whole spices until the lentils break down into a thick, glossy gravy. A finishing tadka of butter, cream, and kasuri methi is what gives Dal Makhani its iconic, almost smoky depth.
It is the cornerstone of Punjabi tiffin food and the dish our regulars say tastes most like home. Pair it with a hot tandoori roti or jeera rice for the kind of late-night comfort meal that Saanjh has built its Keewatin Street reputation on.
There are no shortcuts. We let the dal cook on a low flame for hours so the lentils release their natural starch and the gravy thickens naturally. That long cook is what separates real Dal Makhani from a rushed imitation.
Dal Makhani is a permanent feature in our daily Tiffin Meal — alongside fresh roti, sabji, salad, pickle, and a sweet — making it the most economical way to enjoy this dish every day in Winnipeg.
Nightshift Regular
"Best tiffin in Winnipeg, hands down. The dal makhani and roti combo is just like home. I stop here every week after my night shift and it never disappoints."
2026-04-14
Student
"Saanjh's dal makhani is incredibly rich for the price. As a student I get the tiffin most days and the dal is always the highlight. True homestyle comfort."
2026-02-26
Long-haul Driver
"After a 14-hour run, a bowl of this dal with hot roti is exactly what I need. It tastes slow-cooked the way real Punjabi dal should be."
2025-12-15
Find us on Keewatin Street in northwest Winnipeg — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Free parking available.
Address: 998 Keewatin St, Winnipeg, MB R2R 2V1, Canada
Phone: (204) 504-0234
Hours: Open 24/7
Cuisine: Authentic Indian & Punjabi
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