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Whole Masoor Dal Recipe (Brown Lentils Curry)
Enjoy this delicious & healthy Whole Masoor Dal, also known as Brown Lentils Curry, made in the Instant Pot or Stovetop Pressure Cooker. Vegan & Gluten Free.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 237 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 green chili pepper optional
- 1 cup onions diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup Brown lentils (Whole Masoor Dal) rinsed
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- cilantro to garnish
Spices
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (dhaniya powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) adjust to taste, I used mild Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Start the pressure cooker in sauté mode and let it heat. Add oil and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds.
- When the cumin seeds change color, add green chili, onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onions become golden brown while stirring frequently.
- Add tomato and spices. Stir and sauté for another 2 minutes.
- Add the lentils, water and stir well. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 12 mins. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the pot. Add the lime juice and stir the dal.
- Garnish with cilantro. Serve dal with roti, naan or rice.
Cup of Yum
For stovetop pressure cooker
- Follow the same steps as above. Cook for 3-4 whistles (about 12 minutes) and let the pressure release naturally.
For stovetop in a pan
- Follow the same steps until adding the lentis, and water. Add 1/2 cup more water. Cook on stovetop partly covered for 30-35 minutes until the lentils are cooked and soft. You might have to add more water as it evaporates in the pan.
Notes
- Make it less spicy: Skip the green chili and reduce red chili powder.
- Which Green chili to use? I typically use Thai, Birdeye or Serrano Chili Pepper in my recipes. Don't forget to adjust to your taste.
- Created: This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Programmable Pressure Cooker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
237kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
640mg
(27%)
Potassium
614mg
(18%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
13.8mg
(15%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 640mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 614mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 16g | 64% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 13.8mg | 15% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.