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Instant Pot Dal Fry Recipe (15 Minutes Yellow Dal Fry Recipe in IP)
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Instant Pot Dal Fry Recipe (15 Minutes Yellow Dal Fry Recipe in IP)

Instant Pot Dal Fry Recipe - quick, healthy and comforting Indian lentil recipe made in IP
Course Main Course
Cuisine North Indian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 183kcal
Author Kanan

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup Arhar dal (toor dal or split pigeon peas)
  • 2 tablespoons Yellow moong dal (split and skinless)
  • 2 tablespoons Masoor dal
  • 2 tablespoons Oil
  • ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • ½ cup Red onion chopped
  • 1 Green chili chopped finely
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger paste or freshly grated or crushed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic paste or freshly grated
  • ½ cup Tomato chopped finely
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 ¼ cups Water
  • ½ teaspoon Garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon Kasoori methi (Dried fenugreek leaves)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro or coriander leaves chopped finely

Instructions

  • Wash three dals and soak them in enough water for 15-30 minutes. Soaking is optional.
  • Turn the IP on with saute mode. Once hot add oil and cumin seeds. Let them sizzle.
  • Add onions and saute for 1-2 minutes.
  • Then mix in ginger garlic paste and green chili, cook for 40-50 seconds or till the raw smell goes away.
  • Mix in tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes or till they become soft.
  • Add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder and coriander powder, mix well.
  • Add soaked dal and water, stir well.
  • Cover the IP with lid and keep the vent on sealing position. Cook on manual for 5 minutes (if dal is soaked) or 7 minutes (if soaking step is skipped).
  • Let NPR for 5 minutes then do QPR. Once pressure releases, open the lid.
  • Stir and check if more water is required or not. Turn back the saute mode on if water is added.
  • Mix in garam masala, kasoori methi and lemon juice.
  • Lastly garnish with coriander leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.3g | Protein: 3.1g | Fat: 14.2g | Saturated Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 3.1g | Sugar: 3.4g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.3mg
*Nutrition information is a rough estimate for 1 serving
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