Instant Pot Coconut Masoor Dal Tadka

Instant Pot Coconut Masoor Dal Tadka

Masoor dal tadka, aka red lentil curry, is super high in protein & naturally vegan. Made in the instant pot with simple ingredients, this recipe will become a family favorite in no time!

Ingredients

1cup
Red Lentilswhole, not split
1
SmallRed Onion, diced
3cloves
Garlic, minced
2
SmallTomatoes, choppedabout 200 grams
3/4cup
Coconut Milkor 1/2 can, about 3/4 cup
2cups
Water
1tsp
Cumin Seedsor 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1/2tsp
Ground Ginger
1/2tsp
Chili Powder
1/2tsp
Ground Turmeric
1/2tsp
Salt
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
289
Fat
12.0 g
Protein
12.7 g
Carbs
36.0 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

Adjust the instant pot to the "saute" settings. Heat up some oil in the pot. Add in the Red Onion (1) and cook until caramelized, about 3-4 minutes.

step 2

Add in the Garlic (3 cloves) and saute it for another 1-2 minutes, until the garlic is browned.

step 3

Toss in the Tomatoes (2), Cumin Seeds (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1/2 tsp), Ground Ginger (1/2 tsp), Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp), Salt (1/2 tsp) and cook until the tomatoes have softened and the spices are fragrant about 4-5 minutes. Press the "cancel" button to stop sauteing.

step 4

Transfer in the Red Lentils (1 cup), Coconut Milk (3/4 cup), Water (2 cups) and place the lid on. Select the pressure cook settings and cook it at high pressure for 10 minutes.

step 5

When the timer goes off and a beep sound can be heard, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before removing the excess pressure.

step 6

Give the dal a quick stir, adding more salt if necessary. Serve it with some brown rice or chapati and enjoy!