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Instant pot green moong dal served in a blue bowl with rotis
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Instant Pot Green Moong Dal

Whole green mung beans dal curry made in the Instant Pot. Easy and quick.
Prep Time6 hours
Cook Time10 minutes
Pressure release time10 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

For soaking the Green Moong Beans

  • 3/4 c Whole green moong
  • 3 c Water

For the Instant Pot Green Moong Dal

  • 1 tbsp Vegetable oil
  • 1 Bay leaf torn
  • 1.5 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 3/4 c Finely chopped onions
  • 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1.5 tsp Ground Coriander Dhania powder
  • 1 tsp Ground paprika Red chili powder
  • 3/4 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 c Finely chopped tomatoes
  • 4 tbsp Water
  • 1 recipe Soaked moong dal
  • 2 c Water

For Garnish

  • 1 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

Prepping the Moong Dal

  • Wash the moong dal thoroughly in water.
  • Drain all the water used for washing.
  • Add 3 c water to this and let it soak for 6 hours.

Making Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Curry

  • Place the inner pot in the IP and turn on Saute mode for 8 mins.
  • Add oil and once it heats up, add the bay leaf and cumin seeds.
  • When the cumin seeds crackle, add ginger garlic paste and onions. Mix well.
  • Add salt and mix well. Saute this till the onions turn soft and pink. Takes 1.5 mins approx.
  • Now, add the spice powders to the onion mixture and saute for 20 secs
  • When done, add the tomatoes and mix well. Add 1/4 c water.
  • Cook the tomatoes till mushy.
  • When done, drain the water from the soaked moong beans and add this to onion tomato mixture.
  • Add 3 c water to this and mix well.
  • Turn off the saute mode.
  • Close the lid of the Instant Pot and turn the valve to sealing.

Instant Pot Cooking Time and Method

  • Turn on the IP to pressure cook mode. Choose high pressure cooking for 10 mins.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • When done, do a natural pressure release for 10 mins. Allow the IP to stay in the Keep warm mode. This way, you can check the timer.
  • After 10 mins, do a quick pressure release by turning the valve to venting.

Mashing and simmering

  • Turn off the IP. Open the lid and gently mash the Moong dal with a potato masher.
  • Turn on saute mode for 2 mins.
  • Simmer the curry and garnish with coriander leaves.
  • Our creamy Instant Pot Moong dal is ready to serve.

For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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