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Lighter Instant Pot Dal Makhani
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱15 minsPrep Time
🔥50 minsCook Time
⏰65 mins (+ soak)Total Time
👥4Serves
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Whole urad and rajma pressure-cooked soft, then simmered with tomato, butter and a spoon of cream — dal makhani flavour without an all-day stove watch.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Pressure-cook soaked dals until soft; mash some.
2
Sauté ginger-garlic and tomato puree with spices in butter (pot on sauté).
3
Add dal; simmer. Finish with cream and kasuri methi.
Nutrition per serving
270kcal
Protein14g
Carbohydrates30g
Fat11g
Fibre11g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Instant Pot speed without abandoning soak-and-simmer creaminess. Measured dairy keeps portions intentional.
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Pro Tips
- →Overnight soak still helps.
- →Mash for restaurant silk.
- →Rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Variations
- 1Stovetop pressure cooker works the same.
- 2Skip cream; use milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cook longer and mash more grains.
Use any pressure cooker + simmer.
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