Dal Makhani

Author

NuWave

Servings

4

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 T cumin seeds
• 1 onion, small dice
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 t garlic, minced
• 1-1½ t ginger, minced
• 1 t garam masala
• 1 t turmeric
• 1 t cayenne pepper
• 2 tomatoes, small dice
• 3 c water
• 1 c whole lentils (soaked overnight)
• Cilantro (garnish)

Directions

1. Set pressure cooker to sear, add oil, adjust time to 10 min. and press start/stop. When hot, add cumin seeds, onions, and bay leaf. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
2. Add garlic, ginger, remaining spices, and tomatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add lentils and water. Close and lock lid and set pressure cooker to soup, adjust time to 25 min. and press start/stop.
4. When done, natural release for 15 min then do a quick release to make sure all pressure is released before opening lid.
5. Carefully open lid and check seasonings. Add salt and pepper if needed. Add cilantro and stir. Serve.