Instant Pot Dal Makhni Recipe

Name: Instant Pot Dal Makhni Recipe
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup whole and split lentils; 2 tablespoons neutral oil (I like avocado oil); 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 1 large onion (chopped); 1 bay leaf; 3 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons minced ginger; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon turmeric; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ - 1 teaspoon cayenne; 2 tomatoes (chopped); 3 cups water; 2 tablespoons ghee (adjust to taste); Cilantro (garnish); Drizzle of heavy cream (optional garnish)

Instructions

Dal makhani is one of the most popular lentil recipes. You can find it on the menu at almost every Indian restaurant. This is my mom's recipe and it's definitely restaurant-quality, if not better. Top these lentils with as much ghee as you want - the more ghee, the merrier!

Updated at: Sun, 14 Dec 2025 01:41:44 GMT