Step 1

Wash the dal and add it to you slow cooker along with 3 cups water, turmeric powder and salt.

Step 2

Add 2 teaspoons ghee, ginger garlic paste and give a stir.

Step 3

Mix everything and slow cook for 8 hours. I used normal setting on my slow cooker mode on my Instant Pot.

Step 4

After 8 hours the dal will be soft and cooked. Take a masher and mash the dal.

Step 5

Add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, amchur, red chili powder and mix.

Step 6

Add tomato puree and mix.

Step 7

Finally add in the butter and mix and slow cook for 2-3 hours again. After the dal has slow cooked for 2-3 hours, add 1/4 cup heavy cream to it.

Step 8

Heat 2 teaspoons ghee. Once ghee has melted add chopped garlic and whole red chilies.

Step 9

Saute on medium heat till the garlic starts turning light golden brown.

Step 10

Transfer tempering to dal. Add remaining 1/4 teaspoon garam masala, little lemon juice and mix.

Step 11

Garnish with cilantro and serve this slow cooker dal makhani with naan or rice.