Dal

  • Yield:4 Servings
  • Time:
    41 mins show details

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon
    Coconut Oil
  • 1
    Yellow Onion, Chopped
  • 4
    Garlic Cloves, Minced
  • 1 tablespoon
    Ginger, Minced
  • 1 teaspoon
    Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon
    Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon
    Curry Powder
  • 1 teaspoon
    Garam Masala
  • ¼ teaspoon
    Cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon
    Mustard Seeds optional
  • 1½ cups
    Brown Lentils, Dry
  • 3 cups
    Water
  • ½ teaspoon
    Sea Salt
  • 2
    Tomatoes, Chopped
  • ¼ cup
    Cilantro, Chopped + Extra for Garnish
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Equipment

  • Instant Pot

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Preparation

  1. 2 mins

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

  2. 5 mins

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

  3. 2 mins

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

  4. 20 mins

    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.

  5. 10 mins

    After the timer sounds, wait 10 mins then release the pressure valve.

  6. 2 mins

    Mix the lentil mixture and add the chopped cilantro.

  7. Stir to combine, and serve over basmati rice and top it with fresh cilantro.

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