Instant Pot Delicious Dal Makhani

Rich and Creamy Dal Makhani is very popular in North Indian Dish made with black lentils and spices. It can be served with naan or jeera rice or roti.
Instant Pot Delicious Dal Makhani
INSTANT POT DAL MAKHANI RECIPE

Instant Pot Delicious Dal Makhani


INGREDIANTS:
  • 1/2 cup black whole urad dal
  • 1/4 cup rajma / red kidney beans
  • 1/4 cup chana dal
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cups of chopped onion
  • 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 2 chopped tomato
  • salt per taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 2 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala powder
  • Water 3 cups
  • chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp cream

STEP BY STEP VIDEO:







INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Soak black whole urad dal and kidney beans overnight or 8 hours.  Soak chana dal for 30 minutes.
  • Next day clean and drain soaked dal.
  • Turn on instant pot saute mode, when it is hot, add butter.
  • Add cumin seeds.
  • Add chopped onion and ginger garlic paste - Saute until onion turns into light brown.
  • Add chopped tomato - Saute until tomatoes are soft.
  • Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt. Quick stir.
  • Add soaked and drained dal (kidney beans, urad dal, chana dal). Add 3 cups of water.
  • Close the instant pot lid with sealing position. Cancel saute mode.
  • Set Bean/chili mode or High pressure 30 minutes. Cancel when it is done.
  • Open the lid after natural pressure release.
  • Mash nicely to get a smooth texture, Garnish with cilantro and whipping cream.
  • Delicious Dal Makhani is ready, it can be served with rice or roti.


NOTE:
  • Here I used Instant Pot 6qt Duo.
  • For 3/4 cup dal, you can use upto 3 cups.  Adjust water based on the thickness.