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How to Make Andrea's Dal for Instant Pot® - A Step-by-Step Guide

Andrea's Dal for Instant Pot® is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines lentils, spices, and aromatic herbs to create a hearty and nutritious meal. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy the rich flavors of Indian cuisine without spending hours in the kitchen. With the help of the Instant Pot®, you can have this delicious dal ready to serve in no time, making it a great option for weeknight dinners or cozy weekend meals.

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups chana dal
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 onion, roughly chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced ginger
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 tomatoes, roughly chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or less to taste (Optional)
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine water, chana dal, turmeric, and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • While chana dal is cooking, heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook 30 seconds. Add ginger and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cumin, salt, and cayenne. Cook and stir for 30 to 60 seconds. Add water and stir to remove browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook 2 minutes more.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Chana dal should be soft enough to be easily crushed by a spoon.
  • Transfer 1/3 to 1/2 of the cooked dal into the skillet with the onion mixture. Use an immersion blender to process until pureed. Mix in remaining dal and cook until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Top individual servings with cilantro.

    • Nutrition

    210 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 794mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 669mg

    Categories

    Indian recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    Pressure cooker recipes
    Easy recipes
    Prep recipes