Dal-Simple & Delicious

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You know those days, the ones where you’re dreaming of that comfort meal. The issue is, you don’t have any energy left whatsoever. Well, this bowl of goodness takes care of this dilemma just perfectly. What’s amazing is that this best Dal recipe in the Instant Pot only takes 20 minutes.

This versatile soup can be a nutritious humble meal served with rice. It can also be one of the several dishes for a more extravagant meal. AND that is why Dal is my GO TO. Not only that, this specific incredibly delicious Dal recipe takes me back to those care free days. It’s like a warm hug!

I remember coming home from school dying to nestle in my bed and SLEEP. I was also, always looking forward to this quick bowl of comfort just as much. The aroma of freshly boiled rice, the cumin tempering in oil rising through my mom’s kitchen. It’s still irresistible to me. Sometimes my mom would serve with Shami Kababs or crispy fried fish but its so good on its own that

No Shaami Kabab needed!

Best of all my toddler has loved Daal ever since she was a baby. I don’t have to compromise on how spicy or tangy I make it either. All I do is ladle a cup or two for her in a separate bowl. Dilute it with chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes. And Viola! She LOVES it, and I am a happy mother.

Why do I call it the best Dal in the Instant Pot

Before life got busy, I always slow cooked this Dal on a stovetop. After I became a mom, I lost the privilege of planning dinners and lunches ahead of time. But then I made the best decision ever to buy an Instant Pot. Then I made an even better decision made this Dal in it. Let me tell you, I couldn’t think of anything that I was missing. It tasted just as delicious, the consistency was amazing and I never went back to making it on a stovetop.

Now if you talk about cooking this for hours in a clay pot over wood burning fire. Esoecially in an outdoor kitchen somewhere in a village of Pakistan. Well that would be a dream. Wouldn’t it? This recipe won’t take you there but will certainly get you close.

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Masoor Dal with Tadka-Instant Pot or Stovetop

A delicious and rich South Asian Soup made with Red lentils. Soup is simmered with turmeric, and chillies then tempered with whole spices known as Tadka.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Indian, Pakistani

Servings 3

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

  

• 1½ cups Masoor Daal rinsed and drained
• 4 cups Water
• 1 Tomato chopped
• 1 to 2 Serrano peppers cut in half, lengthwise
• 1 tsp Salt
• ¾ tsp Turmeric powder

For Tempering (Tadka)

• 3 tbsp Neutral oil
• 4 to 5 Dry Red Chillies
• 3 to 4 Curry Leaves
• 1½ tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1½ tsp Mustard Seeds

Instructions

 

• Add 4 cups water along with 1.5 cups of Masoor Dal in Instant Pot.
• Now add the chopped Tomato along with the Green Chillies.
• Add Salt, Turmeric and mix.
• Now set Instant pot to pressure cook on Manual for 9 minutes. Make sure to turn vent to Seal.
• Natural Pressure release until Float Valve goes down.
• Now open lid and mix using a ladle , pushing the dal against the edges to blend.
• Set Instant Pot to Saute on Less and keep mixing every 2- 3 minutes to avoid burn.
• Next, heat a frying pan and add oil.
• Once oil is heated through , add dry red chili peppers.
• Toss continuously in oil for 1 to 2 minutes , then add Cumin and Mustard seeds.
• When smell starts wafting around, pour the oil into the Dal and cover with lid.
• After 2-3 minutes , open lid and mix.
• Serve over steamed rice, with Chapati, Naan or in a bowl with a spoon.

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Notes

If you’re making this recipe on a stove.

Cook for 30 to 40 minutes on low heat before tempering

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