Low Sodium Instant Pot Dal Makhani

Total time9 hr 15 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time1 hr

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Ingredients

6 servings

1 cup whole black lentils (urad dal), soaked overnight and drained
Bob's Red Mill Green Lentils, Petite French Style, 1 lb 8 oz (680 g)Simple Truth Organic Green Lentils Shiloh Farms Organic Green Lentils Bob's Red Mill - Beans Pet Fr Green Lentil Full Circle Organic Green Lentils
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¼ cup dark red kidney beans, soaked overnight and drained
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tbsp neutral oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
2 cups water

For finishing

2 tbsp unsalted butter
⅓ cup heavy cream
½ tsp garam masala

For serving

1 tbsp fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)
1 tbsp unsalted butter, for serving (optional)

Instructions

1
Soak the black lentils and kidney beans in separate bowls of cold water for at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and rinse both through a fine-mesh strainer before using.
2
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add 2 tbsp butter and the oil and heat until the butter is melted and foaming subsides. Add the cumin seeds and cook, stirring, until they sizzle and darken slightly, about 30 seconds — watch closely, as they can scorch quickly.

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