Instant Pot Brown Lentil Curry (Whole Masoor Dal)

Step 1

Soak the lentils for a couple hours (or overnight). Drain, rinse and set aside.

Step 2

Press the sauté button, add the ghee/oil and allow it to heat up for a minute. Add cumin seeds and green chili pepper to the pot. Once the cumin seeds brown, add lentils and remaining ingredients to the pot.

Step 3

Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 15 minutes at high pressure.

Step 4

Naturally release pressure.

Step 5

Garnish with cilantro and serve.