Instant Pot Masoor Dal

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    311 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Instant Pot Masoor Dal

This Instant Pot Masoor Dal comes together in minutes, is high in fiber and protein, and is positively PACKED with flavor!

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Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped, small
  • 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
  • 1-2 green chilies , (optional) discard the seeds and, for less heat, discard the membranes as well, minced (there are a number of Indian green chilies but you can also substitute with jalapeno)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 1/2 cups red lentils , rinsed and drained
  • 2 Roma tomato finely chopped, or 1/2 to 3/4 of a 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups chicken broth vegetarian/vegan: use vegetable broth, or vegetable broth, see note
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 black cardamom , optional but recommended
  • 2 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric ground
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida aka hing powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon cloves ground
  • kashmiri chili powder optional (for heat, or cayenne, pinch
  • lime juice juice of one lime
  • 2-3 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté.  Heat the oil in the Instant Pot and add the mustard and cumin seeds. Cook until the mustard seeds begin to pop, about 15-20 seconds.  Add the onions and cook until soft and translucent about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger and chilies (if using) and cook for another minute. Add the turmeric, chili powder, asafoetida, coriander, cinnamon and cloves and cook for a minute. Add the lentils, tomatoes, salt, black cardamom, and broth.  Stir to combine.Cancel the "sauté" setting and set to pressure cook on HIGH for 10 minutes followed by a quick release.Stir in the lime juice and cilantro, add salt to taste, and serve immediately with some fresh naan. Note:  Masoor dal thickens over time and if serving as leftovers you can thin it out with a little more broth if you like.  

Notes

  • Traditionally water is used, not broth, but I prefer using broth for added flavor. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 311kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 1487mg (62%) Potassium 982mg (21%) Fiber 22g (88%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 313IU (6%) Vitamin C 28mg (31%) Calcium 74mg (7%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 311 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 311kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1487mg 62%
Potassium 982mg 21%
Fiber 22g 88%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 313IU 6%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 74mg 7%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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