Instant Pot Dal Makhani Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Dal Makhani Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sabut urad dal (black lentils); 1/4 cup dried kidney beans; 3 cups water; 1 tablespoon ghee (or olive oil ); 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1- inch cinnamon stick (optional); 1 black cardamom (optional); 1 bay leaf (optional); 1 cup finely chopped onions; 4 garlic cloves (minced); 1 inch piece ginger (grated); 2 cups finely chopped tomatoes (or 2 cups pureed tomatoes); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2.5 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala (optional); 2 tablespoons heavy cream (optional); 1 tablespoon butter (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:55min

Restaurant-Style Dal Makhani - You've got to try this creamy delicious lentil curry that graces the menus of Indian restaurants worldwide. Learn how to replicate the flavors of this traditionally slow-cooked curry quickly in an Instant Pot

Updated at: Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:00:54 GMT