Instant pot Masoor dal (Easy Red lentils dal)

Instant pot Masoor dal (Easy Red lentils dal)

Make this easy and quick Instant pot masoor dal and enjoy a nourishing meal even on busy days. This vegan and gluten-free red lentil dal will be an ideal lunch or dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Global, Indian

Keyword instant pot masoor dal, instant pot red lentils dal

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 25

Servings

Calories 223kcal

Author Sravanthi Chanda

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils masoor dal
3 cups water
½ cup onion chopped
¾ cup tomato chopped
½ cup veggies optional, I usd bottle gourd
1 tablespoon oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
¼ teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon garlic grated or smashed
10 curry leaves optional
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon Salt adjust according to your taste
CIlantro leaves for garnishing

Instructions

Start the instant pot in saute mode. Add oil, cumin seeds, mustard, curry leaves, and minced garlic.
Once the cumin seeds start spluttering, add finely chopped onions and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
Now add the chopped tomatoes and mix them well.
If you are using any veggies, add them now.
Now goes the spice powders - red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and salt.
Mix everything well and cook it for a couple of minutes.
Add rinsed red lentils.
Now add water to the Instant pot inner pot and deglaze the pot if required.
Stop the saute mode and start the Instant pot in manual or pressure cook mode and cook for 4 minutes on high pressure.
Once the Instant pot finishes cooking, wait for 5 to 10 minutes and carefully release the pressure. You can wait for a natural pressure release also.
Stir the red lentils and add leafy greens now if you are using them.
Close the Instant pot and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
Garnish the red lentil dal with finely chopped cilantro leaves and a dash of lime juice. The delicious Instant pot red lentil dal is ready to serve with piping hot basmati rice or naan bread.

Notes

Nutrition values are my rough estimates. Please feel free to use your calculator if you rely on them for your diet.

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