Instant Pot Green Gram Lentil/ Moong Dal

It is a nutritious, cheap and healthy dish made in instant pot. It has a very good taste and pleasant aroma.

Instant Pot Green Gram Lentil/ Moong Dal

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Green Gram Lentil/ Moong Dal, green moong dal

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 18 minutes

Total Time: 28 minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients

• 1 cup green moong dal rinsed
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tbsp garlic minced
• 2 tomatoes chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/2 tbsp ginger minced
• 1 onion diced
• 3 cups water
• cilantro to garnish
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions

• Add oil, cumin seeds, garlic and onions in the inner pot of Instant pot.
• Select “Sauté” and add tomato, lentils, water and spices after 3 minutes.
  
• Press the “Cancel” button and cover the lid of Instant pot.
  
• Now, press the “Manual” button and cook for about 15 minutes on HIGH pressure.
  
• Release the pressure naturally through the steam vent.
  
• Uncover the lid and add lime juice and cilantro.
  
• Dish out and serve hot.