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Instant pot whole masoor dal served with airfryer cauliflower and steamed rice
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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot Whole Masoor Dal

Whole Masoor Dal curry made with brown lentils. Creamy, wholesome and nutritious Dhal curry. Makes a great weeknight dinner.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time25 minutes
Course: Mains
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Servings: 4 persons

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt

Ingredients

For soaking the lentils

  • 1 c Whole Masoor Dal Brown lentils
  • 2 c Water

For the Instant Pot Whole Masoor Dal

  • 1.5 tbsp Rice bran oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 slit Green chili
  • 1 tbsp Finely chopped garlic
  • 1.5 tsp Grated ginger
  • 1 c Finely chopped onions
  • 2 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1.5 tsp Ground coriander
  • 1.5 tsp Ground paprika
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 c Finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 recipe Soaked masoor dal
  • 3 c Water

For garnishing

  • 1 tsp Ginger juliennes
  • 1 tsp finely chopped green chili
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander leaves

To serve

  • 1 c Basmati rice
  • 2 c Water
  • 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

Soaking the Masoor Dal

  • Wash the whole masoor dal thoroughly under running water.
  • Drain all the water used for washing.
  • Add 2 c water to this and let it soak for 1 hour.

Making Instant Pot Whole Masoor Dal

  • Place the inner pot in the IP.
  • Turn on saute mode on normal in the IP for 9 mins.
  • Now add the oil.
  • When the display reads hot, add cumin seeds and green chili.
  • Once the cumin seeds crackle, add the ginger and garlic.
  • Mix well and saute for 1 min.
  • Now, add the finely chopped onions and salt.
  • Mix well and saute till onions become soft.
  • Add all the spice powders and mix well.
  • At this stage, add the finely chopped tomatoes and mix well.
  • Continue to cook till tomatoes turn mushy. This takes 3 mins.
  • Drain the water from the soaked lentils.
  • Add the soaked lentils to the pot along with 3 c water.
  • Mix well.
  • Turn off the saute mode.

Pot In Pot Cooking along with Basmati rice

  • Place a trivet inside the pot.
  • To another stainless steel pot, add and wash the basmati rice under running water for 2 times.
  • Drain all the water used for washing.
  • Add salt and 2 c water to the washed rice.
  • Place the rice pot on the trivet and close the rice pot.
  • Close the lid of the IP and turn valve to sealing.
  • Turn on Pressure cook mode on high for 10 mins.
  • Allow the cooking cycle to complete.
  • Wait for the pressure to release naturally.
  • Once done, switch off the IP.
  • Open the lid, remove the cooked rice and the trivet.
    pot in pot cooking in instant pot- rice and whole masoor dal
  • Fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
  • Using a ladle, mash the lentils gently.
  • Turn on saute mode on high for 2 mins and allow the curry to simmer.
  • Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves, ginger juliennes and finely chopped green chili.
  • Mix well and serve hot with the cooked rice.
    Instant pot whole masoor dal served with airfryer cauliflower and steamed rice

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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