Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Quick Dal Makhani Recipe: Delicious in Under an Hour
Dal Makhani is a delicious North Indian dish made with lentils, beans, butter, and cream.
It usually takes a long time to cook, but this recipe shows you how to make it quickly!
First, soak the lentils, then pressure cook them.
While they cook, make a tomato and spice mixture.
Combine the cooked lentils with the mixture and simmer.
Add cream for extra flavour.
You can enjoy this tasty dish in under an hour!
Dal Makhani is a North Indian dish made with lentils, beans, butter and cream.
Authentic recipes take hours, but this version is quicker.
Soaking lentils before cooking reduces the overall cooking time.
The recipe uses a pressure cooker or Instant Pot.
Smoked paprika can be used to add smoky flavor, pre-made ginger-garlic paste also saves time.
- Who
- Recipe for home cooks
- What
- Quick Dal Makhani recipe
- When
- Under 1 hour (preparation time)
- Where
- North India (dish origin)
- Why
- To make a delicious dish in less time.
- Main Ingredients
- Whole black lentils, kidney beans, butter, cream
- Prep Time
- 4-6 hours (soaking)
- Cook Time
- Under 1 hour
- Method
- Pressure cooking or Instant Pot
- Servings
- 4