Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal)

Step 1

Press the sauté button, add oil and allow it to heat up for a minute. Add cumin seeds and serrano pepper to the pot. Once the cumin seeds start to brown, add the remaining ingredients to the pot.

Step 2

Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.

Step 3

Naturally release pressure or wait 10 minutes, then release pressure.

Step 4

Adjust salt to taste and add more water if you’d like a thinner dal. The dal will thicken as it cools so if you are reheating it, you’ll likely need to add more water.