{"id":"da94c020-9c94-4126-87ab-840717fd045e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/da94c020-9c94-4126-87ab-840717fd045e","source_url":"https://www.theedgyveg.com/2018/01/08/instant-pot-dal-indian-dal-recipe/","title":"Instant Pot Dal Recipe","description":"This super easy Indian Dal is an obvious choice for a quick vegan dinner. This recipe makes the best homemade Dal ever, so authentic without crazy ingredients. It is made in an instant pot, so you only dirty one pot! Bonus! Vegan Indian food at home has never been easier.","servings":4,"servings_text":"serves 4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT30M","ingredients":[{"text":"2 Tbsp coconut oil","item":"coconut oil","quantity":2,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large yellow onion, chopped","item":"large yellow onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"4 cloves garlic, minced","item":"garlic","quantity":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 tbsp minced ginger","item":"minced ginger","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp ground cumin","item":"ground cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tsp ground turmeric","item":"ground turmeric","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tbsp curry powder","item":"curry powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 tsp garam masala","item":"garam masala","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp cayenne add more if you like your indian food spicy!","item":"cayenne add more if you like your indian food spicy!","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp mustard seeds","item":"mustard seeds","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1½ cups of dried brown or red lentils","item":"dried brown or red lentils","quantity":1.5,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3 cups water","item":"water","quantity":3,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"½ tsp salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"2 tomatoes, chopped","item":"tomatoes","quantity":2,"preparation":"chopped"},{"text":"¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped + extra for garnish","item":"fresh cilantro","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"chopped + extra for garnish"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"On your instant pot, press the 'Sauté' button, add heat the oil."},{"number":2,"text":"Add onion and cook until translucent."},{"number":3,"text":"Stir in garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, curry powder, garam masala, cayenne, and mustard seeds and cook for another minute until fragrant."},{"number":4,"text":"Hit the 'Cancel' button and add lentils, water, salt, chopped tomatoes and mix to combine."},{"number":5,"text":"Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, and close the pressure valve. Press the 'Pressure Cookl' button and set the cooking time to 10 minutes."},{"number":6,"text":"After the timer sounds, wait 10 mins before opening the pressure valve."},{"number":7,"text":"After 10 minutes, open the valve and stand back!!!!"},{"number":8,"text":"Mix the lentil mixture and add the chopped cilantro."},{"number":9,"text":"Stir to combine, and serve over basmati rice or with naan (regular or garlic), and top it with fresh cilantro."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:10:13.993639+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:10:13.993639+00:00"}