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30-60 min4-6 servingsbasic makhani masala

Kala Dal Makhani - Soft Simmered Black Beans

By Rinku Bhattacharya

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4-6 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Kala Dal Makhani - Soft Simmered Black Beans
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 3 min

Cook Time: 15 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4-6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried black beans
  • 1/2 cup Everyday Masala Paste
  • 1/2 cup Basic Makhani Masala
  • 1 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/3 cup fresh cream
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Thinly sliced onions
There is an entire series of dishes that fall in the “makhani” category of cooking. The term basically translates to “buttery.” These elaborate party dishes are at the core of festive Punjabi cooking and are among the signature dishes of many Indian restaurants. My easy Basic Makhani Masala and Everyday Masala Paste along with regular black beans make this a very accessible indulgence.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the drained black beans, Everyday Masala Paste, Basic Makhani Masala, and 1 cup of water in the Instant Pot®. Close the lid, set on Bean/Chili mode for 15 minutes. When cooking time is complete, allow for Natural Pressure Release for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and stir well.
  2. Set the Instant Pot® on the Sauté mode and bring to a simmer. The beans should be soft and the mixture
  3. Stir in the dried fenugreek leaves and garam masala and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in the cream, reserving a little to drizzle over the top.
  4. Place the beans in a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the lime juice, thinly sliced onions, and remaining cream. Serve with rice or your favorite flatbread.

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About the chef

Rinku Bhattacharya

Rinku Bhattacharya

Rinku Bhattacharya is a busy working mother and a passionate home cook. Her recipes are inspired by a deep love for fresh ingredients and Indian flavors, along with the practical daily needs of feeding a family. Bhattacharya’s cooking is fresh, simple, accessible and most importantly, full of flavor. She brings a diversity of global flavors to her Indian-American table, and her recipes often feature the electric pressure cooker and the air fryer. As someone who actually lives the daily struggle of getting dinner on the table, Bhattacharya has created recipes--in her three cookbooks and on her blog--that fit into a busy lifestyle and guarantee diverse options for your dinner rotation. Her culinary blog, Spice Chronicles (www.spicechronicles.com) details her cooking and family adventures and offers readers globally-inspired, wholesome, delicious, and dependable recipes in each post

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