Moong Dal Fry / Split Yellow Lentils Soup - Instant Pot
User Reviews
4.9
348 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
218 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Moong Dal Fry / Split Yellow Lentils Soup - Instant Pot
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Moong Dal Tadka or Split Yellow Lentils Soup made in instant pot or stovetop pressure cooker. A simple yet flavorful yellow dal tempered with cumin, garlic and spices. This is a mild everyday lentil enjoyed with rice.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida (hing) optional, skip for gluten-free
- 1/2 onion medium, diced
- 4 cloves garlic finely diced
- 1/2 tomato medium, diced
- 1 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal) rinsed
- 3 cups water
- cilantro leaves chopped, to garnish
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne or Red chili powder adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Start the instant pot in sauté mode and heat oil in it. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida.
- Once the cumin seeds start to change color, add the onions, garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder and salt. Stir and saute for 2 minutes.
- Add the washed dal and water. Stir it all up while making sure nothing is stuck to the bottom of the pot. Press Cancel and close the lid with vent in sealing position.
- Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 3 mins. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the pressure manually (5 minute NPR).
- Garnish with cilantro and stir. Optionally, sprinkle the juice of half a lemon and some garam masala. Moong Dal is ready to be served.
Stovetop Method:
- Follow the same steps as above, and pressure cook for 2 whistles. Let the pressure release naturally.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
218kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
602mg
(25%)
Potassium
536mg
(15%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6.2mg
(7%)
Calcium
46mg
(5%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 218 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 218kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 602mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 536mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6.2mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
348 reviews
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