Instant Pot Gujarati Dal Recipe
This Instant Pot Gujarati Dal is a delicious and easy-to-make dish, perfect for a quick and healthy meal. Made with yellow pigeon peas (toor dal) and a blend of spices, it's a flavorful and nutritious option for any day of the week.
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Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Sauté Function
Ingredients:
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow pigeon peas (toor dal)
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece of ginger grated
- 1 green chili chopped
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- Rinse the toor dal under running water until the water runs clear.
- In the Instant Pot, heat oil using the sauté function. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds.
- Add onions, garlic, ginger, and green chili. Sauté until onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
- Add the rinsed toor dal and 3 cups of water. Stir well.
- Close the Instant Pot with the lid and set the vent to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.
- Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release the remaining pressure.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes:
This recipe is a great source of protein and fiber, making it a healthy and satisfying meal. Adjust the spices to your taste preference.
Nutrition value:
Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
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