How to Make Easy Instant Pot Green Moong Dal - A Step-by-Step Guide

Green moong dal, also known as mung bean dal, is a nutritious and delicious Indian dish that is typically made with split green mung beans. It is a staple in Indian cuisine and is often enjoyed with rice, roti, or naan. This dish is not only flavorful but also packed with protein and fiber, making it a healthy choice for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

With the help of an Instant Pot, preparing green moong dal becomes incredibly easy and quick. The Instant Pot allows you to cook th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • ½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ tablespoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup moong dal (split husked mung beans)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil; add onion, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Combine water, moong dal lentils, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 596mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 478mg