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Dal Makhani in Pressure Cooker

Kankana Saxena
Creamy and luscious with a mild sweetness from drizzled cream, dal makhani is every Indian’s favorite's dal recipe. It’s probably one of the most ordered dishes in an Indian restaurant. Paired with Naan or rice, dal makhani it’s often considered as a weekend treat. Today, I am sharing with you Dal Makhani in an electric pressure cooker that is fuss free, and you will love how effortless it is to make it even after a busy workday.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Curries and Stew
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup black mung beans/ whole urad dal
  • ¼ cup red kidney beans
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 inch fresh ginger (finely chopped)
  • 1 medium size red onion (6 oz, finely chopped)
  • 1.5 cups tomato purée
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 and ½ teaspoons salt

Spices Used

  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 green cardamoms
  • 2 small bay leaves
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon fennel powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder

Instructions
 

  • In a big mixing bowl, soak the black mung beans and red kidney beans for overnight.
  • Turn on the Proctor Silex Pressure Cooker and press the sauté button.
  • Drizzle 2 tablespoons oil and add the whole spices (cardamon, cinnamon stick, bay leaves, cloves, cumin seeds and fennel seeds). Stir it around for a few seconds.
  • Next add the finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chili. Stir it around for 1 minute.
  • Crush the dried fenugreek leaves between your palm and sprinkle it. Cook for a few seconds.
  • Add the chopped onion, season with salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
  • Drain the soaked beans and add it to the pressure cooker, pour the tomato purée, sugar, salt and all the ground spices (except garam masala powder) mentioned in the ingredient list.
  • Give a stir and press the cancel button on the Proctor Silex Pressure Cooker and press the pressure cook button. Set the time to 40 minutes.
  • After 40 minutes, press cancel and let the steam release on its own before you open the lid.
  • Press the sauté mode again and sprinkle garam masala powder, butter and heavy cream. Stir it around and let it cook for 2 minutes. Check for salt and add more if needed.
  • Enjoy Dal Makahani with your choice of bread or rice.
Keyword beans, curries, Dal, Indian food, pressure cooker recipe, Stew