Pressure Cooker Whole Moong Dal
Protein-rich whole moong dal cooked quickly in the pressure cooker or Instant Pot. A simple, nourishing weeknight dal.
Method
- 1
Add moong dal, water, onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cayenne pepper, garam masala, salt, and ground cumin to the pressure cooker.
- 2
Seal and cook on High Pressure for 20 minutes.
- 3
Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes.
- 4
Release remaining pressure and open the lid.
- 5
Stir in lemon juice and sugar.
- 6
Taste and adjust salt and acidity as needed.
- 7
Garnish with chopped coriander and serve.
Ingredients
- •1 cup moong dal, rinsed
- •1 cup water
- •1 inch ginger, grated
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tsp turmeric
- •1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- •1 tsp garam masala
- •1 tsp salt
- •1 tsp ground cumin
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
- •1 tsp sugar
- •1 large onion, finely chopped
- •2 medium tomatoes, chopped
- •2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
Notes
- •For extra flavour, sauté the onion and garlic in a little oil before adding other ingredients.
- •Lemon juice can be adjusted based on your taste preference.
- •Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- •Feel free to add spinach or kale for added nutrients.
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