This 20-Minute Instant Pot Moong and Masoor Dal recipe is packed full of warm and satisfying flavors but it takes just 20 minutes to prepare using an Instant Pot. This recipe is also gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly.
WHAT IS MOONG AND MASOOR DAL?
20-Minute Moong and Masoor Dal is combination of two lentils that are moong and masoor. It consists of few seasonings. Moong is a yellow colored dal and Masoor is a red colored dal mix them together to taste the magic. Almost every dal can be make in an Instant pot like Whole Masoor Dal and Maash Ki Dal.
This Pakistani Dinner recipe has comfort food written all over. Moong Masoor Dal is purely vegetarian and almost no spice to mild spiced kind of recipe.
Whenever I come back from vacation, nothing feels better than eating Moong Masoor Dal with homemade Basmati Rice. It’s my number one comfort food!
WHAT IS TARKA/TEMPERING?
Lentils and Tarka go hand in hand. The Tarka/Bhagaar (tempering) is a finishing touch that enhance the flavor. Tarka is a cooking method used in Pakistani recipes. Tarka is a procedure where one takes whole spices such as: chopped garlic, dried red chilies, chopped green peppers, curry leaves, cumin and sauté briefly until golden.
HOW TO WASH LENTILS/DAL?
INGREDIENTS
- Lentils – This recipe uses two kinds of lentils: Moong and Masoor Dal.
- Ginger Garlic Paste – I usually use homemade ginger garlic paste, but store-bought works just fine too.
- Spices – You only need a few basic powdered spices for this recipe.
- Oil – I use olive oil, but you can use any neutral-tasting oil you like.
HOW TO PREPARE/COOK IT?
WHAT TO PAIR THIS DAL?
The most classic/traditional Pakistani combination to pair this recipe with is Basmati Rice and Shami Kababs.
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20-Minute Instant Pot Moong and Masoor Dal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- fry pan
Ingredients
Lentils
- ½ cup moong dal moong ki dal
- 1 cup masoor dal masoor ki dal
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste adrak lehsun ka paste
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes koti huwi lal mirch
- 1 tsp turmeric powder haldi
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice taza lemo ka rus
- 1 tsp salt namak
- 3½ cups water pani
- 1 cube maggie chicken coullion chicken cube (optional)
Tarka (tampering)
- ½ cup olive oil tal
- 2 tsp cumin seeds zeera
- 2 round dried red pepper gol sukhi lal mirch
- 4 garlic cloves (chopped into little pieces) lehsun kay jaway
- 10 curry leaves curry pata
Instructions
Lentils
- In the Instant pot, add lentils, 3 cups of water, ginger garlic paste , salt, red pepper flakes, and turmeric and mix well! (If you used the chicken cube add it in now and mix well)
- Close the lid to the Instant pot.
- Select the "pressure cook" option and set the timer for 10 minutes.
- Vent the steam of the Instant pot and open it.
- Add ½ cup of water.
- Add lemon juice and mix well!
- Select the "sauté" option for 2 minute and keep stirring.
- Now select the "keep warm" option while working on the tempering.
Tarka (tempering)
- Heat the oil, mix in cumin seeds, garlic, round dried red pepper, and curry leaves.
- Keep stirring them til they are golden.
- Spread it on top of the lentils and mix well!
Rani says
The best!
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much <3
Nat says
Came out so perfect... So quick and easy... Bilkul Ami wali Daal yadd a gayee.. thank you much for sharing
Sarah Mirza says
you're very welcome! <3
Saman says
Was looking for a fool proof daal recipe and I've found it! This was so delicious and just hit the spot for the perfect daal chawal!
Sarah Mirza says
Thank you so much 🙂 I appreciate it!
aysha says
hiii i wanted to ask if one does not have instant pot then how much time will it take to cook daal in a pot? thank you
Sarah Mirza says
I frankly never made it without instant pot or a pressure cooker but I believe it will take solid 20-30 min in order to get the same consistency as the instant pot or pressure cooker.
Abdullah says
Fantastic recipe. Takes me back to my childhood every single time.
Note: the slider for number or people is not affecting the number of cups of water within the recipe. You may want to look into that.
Keep up the amazing work!
Sarah Mirza says
Thanks for loving the recipe. 🙂 appreciate it!
and thanks for bringing this issue to my knowledge. I'll surely have someone on team
work on this issue asap.
Aqib Javed says
OMG. I made this dal today. It is ssooo delicious. I always follow your recipes.
Thank you Sara for your delicious recipe.
Sarah Mirza says
Thanks so much <3
Fareha says
Love how you don’t leave salt to hasbezaiqa for newbies
Sarah Mirza says
love your feedback on this. <3
Satvik says
Hey can you please mention how long to pressure it for in instant pot? Thats important details missing here.
Sarah Mirza says
3. Select the "pressure cook" option and set the timer for 10 minutes.
it says it in step #3
It's okay you must have missed seeing it.
Sarah Mirza says
if you have any further questions please feel free to ask us. 🙂