Andrea's Dal for Instant Pot Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Indian Recipes. (Andrea's Dal for Instant Pot Recipe). This variation of mixed dal was developed over a series of happy accidents and has become a household favorite. This version has more ginger and a smoother texture. It's made in the Instant Pot® and I've tried it with a variety of fats. When using coconut oil, it has sufficient flavor that I think the cilantro is unnecessary.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Andrea's Dal for Instant Pot Recipe

Ingredients

5 cups water

1 ½ cups chana dal

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon coconut oil

1 onion

roughly chopped

1 ½ tablespoons minced ginger

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tomatoes

roughly chopped

or more to taste

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

or less to taste

¼ cup water

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Ada (Adai)

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine water chana dal turmeric and salt in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2

While chana dal is cooking heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering about 2 minutes. Add onion and cook 30 seconds. Add ginger and garlic; cook 5 minutes. Add tomatoes cumin salt and cayenne. Cook and stir for 30 to 60 seconds. Add water and stir to remove browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Cook 2 minutes more.

Step 3

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Chana dal should be soft enough to be easily crushed by a spoon.

Step 4

Transfer 1/3 to 1/2 of the cooked dal into the skillet with the onion mixture. Use an immersion blender to process until pureed. Mix in remaining dal and cook until heated through 3 to 5 minutes more.

Step 5

Top individual servings with cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Andrea's Dal for Instant Pot Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 210.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13g 26%

Carbohydrates: 34.6g 11%

Dietary Fiber: 13.7g 55%

Sugars: 6.1g

Fat: 3.1g 5%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 10%

Vitamin A Iu: 681IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 32%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 11%

Vitamin C: 9.8mg 16%

Folate: 147.5mcg 37%

Calcium: 51.1mg 5%

Iron: 2.8mg 16%

Magnesium: 69.7mg 25%

Potassium: 669mg 19%

Sodium: 794mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 28.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.