Dal Makhani Instant Pot (Black Dal)

Name: Dal Makhani Instant Pot (Black Dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups dry black dal lentils (known as Ural dal, about 300 g); 1 liter water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1.5 tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium onion (finely diced); 1 tbsp garlic paste (minced or grated garlic); 1 tbsp ginger paste (minced or grated); 2/3 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 4 tablespoons tomato paste (80 g); 1.5 teaspoons salt; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves (optional); 3 tablespoons butter (90 g); 1/3 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Inspired by the famous black dal at Dishoom restaurant in London, this Instant Pot dal makhani recipe is incredibly rich and creamy yet it takes a fraction of the time of the original. It's nutritious, gluten-free, and vegetarian-friendly. Serve with rice, chapati or naan bread.

Updated at: Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:48:36 GMT