Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal
This Instant Pot red lentil dal is made with a combination of Indian seasonings and cooked to perfection in the electric pressure cooker.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tsp minced fresh ginger
- 2 ½ cups low sodium vegetable broth, or chicken broth
- 1 cup dried red lentils
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
- ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal), or about 3/4 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Cooked rice (optional), for serving
- Warm naan bread (optional), for serving
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Turn the Instant Pot on sauté; heat the coconut oil or ghee until hot. Add the chopped onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until translucent, stirring frequently. Add the garlic and ginger and continue to sauté for 1 minute or until aromatic.1 tbsp coconut oil or ghee | 1 medium onion | 2 tsp minced garlic | 3 tsp minced fresh ginger
- Add the Remaining Ingredients: Add the broth or stock and stir, scraping any browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Add the lentils, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cayenne, black pepper, and kosher salt. Stir to blend.2 1/2 cups low sodium vegetable broth | 1 cup dried red lentils | 1 tsp ground turmeric | 1 tsp ground coriander | 1 tsp ground cumin | 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp ground cardamom | 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper | 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
- Pressure Cook: Lock the lid in place and choose high pressure. Set the timer for 7 minutes. When the time is up, let the pressure come down naturally for 10 minutes, and then turn the knob or lever to the venting position to release the remaining pressure.
- Finish the Dish: Stir the tomato paste into the dal. Garnish the dal with cilantro and serve hot with rice and warm naan bread, if desired.2 tbsp tomato paste | Chopped fresh cilantro | Cooked rice (optional) | Warm naan bread (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 239kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 13gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gSodium: 1467mgPotassium: 545mgFiber: 16gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 392IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 48mgIron: 4mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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