Step by step easy Madras Lentils / Daal Makhani in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker: Set Instant Pot to Sauté (more) and heat oil. Add cumin seeds and onions and mix well. Add turmeric powder, fresh ginger, tomatoes, salt, red chili powder, and beans.
Soak black gram lentils (urad dal) and red kidney beans (rajma) for at least 4+ hours in hot water or overnight in 3 cups of water. Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil to the POT. Once POT is hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, let the cumin splutter. Next, add onions, ginger-garlic paste, and saute until onions turn light brown for 3-4 minutes.
Soak black gram lentils (urad dal) and red kidney beans (rajma) for at least 4+ hours in hot water or overnight in 3 cups of water. Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil to the POT. Once POT is hot, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, let the cumin splutter.
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