Instant Pot Dal
This Instant Pot Dal doesn't take a long time to make when you use the Instant Pot. You'll have a hearty and wholesome Indian dish, made with lentils and plenty of spices, ready in no time.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 325kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or cooking oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne more if you like your Indian food spicy
- 1 1/2 cups dried brown or red lentils
- 4 cups water, vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish
- Basmati rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat the Instant Pot on saute mode. Add the ghee. Once hot, put the onion in the pot and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add in the ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- Turn off saute mode.
- Add in the curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt and cayenne. Then add the broth and lentils. Stir to combine. Remove any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing (if necessary for your model).
- Set to cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally until the pin drops, about 10 minutes. Remove the lid and stir.
- Serve the dal with basmati rice and cilantro for garnish.
Nutrition
Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 1530mg | Potassium: 796mg | Fiber: 23g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 7mg