Instant Pot Dal – Indian Dal Recipe

Step 1

On your instant pot, press the 'Sauté' button, add heat the oil.

Step 2

Add onion and cook until translucent.

Step 3

Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, curry powder, garam masala, cayenne, and mustard seeds and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Hit the 'Cancel' button and add lentils, water, salt, chopped tomatoes and mix to combine.

Step 5

Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, and close the pressure valve. Press the 'Pressure Cookl' button and set the cooking time to 10 minutes.

Step 6

After the timer sounds, wait 10 mins before opening the pressure valve.

Step 7

After 10 minutes, open the valve and stand back!!!!

Step 8

Mix the lentil mixture and add the chopped cilantro.

Step 9

Stir to combine, and serve over basmati rice or with naan (regular or garlic), and top it with fresh cilantro.