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Whole Masoor Dal/Brown Lentils (Instant Pot Recipe)

Swati
Whole Masoor Dal Brown Lentils is flavorful and simple protein rich Dal which is GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN ideal meal option under 30 mins.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 portions

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Ladle
  • Knife
  • Choping board
  • Measuring Spoons and Cups

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Whole Masoor/Brown Lentils Sabut Masoor
  • 2 Onions(Medium)
  • 3 Tomatoes(Medium) or 3 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 4-5 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2" Ginger
  • 1-2 Green Chillies optional
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder or use as required
  • 1-1½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tbsp Oil/Ghee
  • Salt as per taste
  • 2.5-3 Cups Water

Instructions
 

  • Wash the lentils 2-3 times in water.
  • Soak in enough water for 10 mins.
  • Meanwhile, finely chop ginger, garlic, green chillies, onions and tomato. You can also use 1.5 tsp ginger garlic paste and 2 -3 tbsp tomato sauce.

Whole Masoor Lentils in Instant Pot

  • Switch on the IP. Set on the SAUTE MODE for 20 mins. When the indicator shows HOT, add oil/ghee and then add cumin seeds.
  • When seeds crackle, add chopped ginger and garlic and sauté for 1-2 mins or till the raw smell of garlic goes.
  • Add chopped onions and sauté till onions are light pink.
  • Now add chopped tomatoes. Cook till tomatoes are soft and mushy.
  • Now add the spices(red chilli powder, garam masala powder) and mix well.
  • Drain water form the lentils and add to the onion tomato masala.
  • Add salt and 2.5-3 cups water.
  • Cancel the SAUTE MODE, seal the lid and switch on the PRESSURE COOK MODE(HIGH). Set the timer for 15 mins.
  • Once the timer is off, let the pressure settle down on it own, Do not do the QPR.
  • Open the lid and check the dal for consistency.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander.
  • Serve hot topped with more ghee with rice or chapatis and subzi.

To cook in Indian Pressure Cooker

  • Transfer washed and soaked dal in pressure cooker. Add salt and 2.5-3 cups water. Put and seal the lid.
  • Cook for 3-4 whistles on medium flame.
  • Prepare tadka in a pan.
  • Heat oil and add cumin seeds. Once seeds crackle, add ginger, garlic and green chillies.
  • Once the raw smell of garlic goes, add onions and sauté till light pink.
  • Now add tomatoes and cook till soft and mushy.
  • Now add the spices(red chilli powder, garam masala powder) and mix well.
  • Cover and cook masala for 2-3 mins. on low flame.
  • When the pressure from the cooker is released, check dal for consistency.
  • Add masala and mix well.
  • Adjust the consistency of required. Add 1/2 cup water if dal is thick or cook for 2-3 mins if it is watery.

Video

Notes

Instead of Fresh Ginger and Garlic, use store bought Ginger Garlic Paste.
Instead of fresh tomatoes you can add 3 tbsp f tomato sauce or 2 tbsp of tomato puree.
Add chillies and Red Chilli Powder as per your preference and heat tolerance. 
I do not add turmeric powder in the dal , but if you want you can add 1/4 tsp.  
To Cook Lentils in OPEN POT
Soak the dal for a minimum 30 mins. prior to cooking. Prepare the onion tomato masala as given under HOW TO COOK LENTILS IN INDIAN PRESSURE COOKER  section. Mix the masala nicely and then again cook for another 5-10 mins
Keyword Instant Pot Brown Lentils Recipe, Whole Masoor Lentils, Whole Masoor Lentils in Instant Pot
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