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    20-Minute Instant Pot Moong and Masoor Dal

    Sep 5, 2022 by Sarah Mirza · 8 Comments

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    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.

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    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 (Urad Dal).

    WHAT IS TARKA/TEMPERING?

    The Tarka/Bhagaar (tempering) is a finishing touch that enhance the flavor. Tarka is a cooking method used in Pakistani cuisines. 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.

    FAQS

    Are Masoor/ Red lentils spicy?

    No, It's not spicy at all.

    Which Lentils to use for this dal?

    Moong and Masoor Dal.

    Are Moong and Masoor Dal the same thing?

    No, they are not the same thing.

    HOW TO WASH LENTILS/DAL?

    MOONG MASOOR DAL IN A BOWL
    Combine the two lentils
    Rinse well with water it's going to be hazy at first but after 7-8 rinses. the water should be clear.
    Drain the water out. Transfer to an Instant Pot and now It's ready to cook.

    INGREDIENTS

    • Moong dal - Moong ki dal
    • Masoor dal- Masoor ki dal 
    • Ginger garlic paste- Adrak lehsun ka paste
    • Red pepper flakes- Koti huwi lal mirch
    • Turmeric powder- Haldi 
    • Dried red pepper- Gol sukhi lal mirch
    • Fresh lemon juice taza- Lemo ka rus
    • Salt- Namak
    • Water- Pani
    • Maggie Chicken Coullion- Chicken Cube (optional)
    • Olive oil- Tal
    • Cumin seeds- Zeera
    • Garlic cloves- Lehsun kay jaway
    • Curry Leaves- Curry pata

    HOW TO PREPARE/COOK IT?

    In an instant pot add lentils and water.
    Now add ginger garlic paste along with red chili flakes, turmeric, salt, and chicken cube and pressure it.
    It should look like this after pressuring it.
    Now add water and lemon juice.
    It should look like this after mixing it. Select "keep warm" option on the Instant Pot.
    Add Oil to a fry pan let it heat up.
    Mix in cumin seeds, garlic, round dried red pepper, and curry leaves.
    Place the Tempering mixture on top of the dal.
    one bowl of dal with rice.
    Enjoy!

    WHAT TO PAIR THIS DAL?

    Pair this dal with Basmati Rice and Instant Pot Shami Kababs.

    spoon showing the dal in the IP.

    Let's Make Instant Pot Moong and Masoor Dal!!!

    one bowl of dal with rice.
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    5 from 8 votes

    20-Minute Instant Pot Moong and Masoor Dal

    This authentic 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.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time15 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
    Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
    Keyword: dal, Instapot, Masoor Dal, Moong dal, Moong Masoor Dal, pakistani dal
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 53kcal
    Author: Sarah Mirza

    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!

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    Notes

    lentils- Moong and Masoor 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 4mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Rani says

      November 01, 2020 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      The best!

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        January 08, 2021 at 2:00 pm

        5 stars
        Thank you so much <3

        Reply
    2. Nat says

      September 14, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      5 stars
      Came out so perfect... So quick and easy... Bilkul Ami wali Daal yadd a gayee.. thank you much for sharing

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        September 15, 2022 at 8:30 am

        you're very welcome! <3

        Reply
    3. Saman says

      October 05, 2022 at 4:44 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        October 05, 2022 at 4:55 pm

        Thank you so much 🙂 I appreciate it!

        Reply
    4. aysha says

      December 08, 2022 at 2:12 pm

      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

      Reply
      • Sarah Mirza says

        December 08, 2022 at 2:15 pm

        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.

        Reply

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