Moong Dal Fry / Split Yellow Lentil Soup – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Moong Dal Tadka or Split Yellow Lentil Soup made in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. This is another popular dal similar to Toor Dal Fry that is used for everyday cooking in India. It is a quick, easy and low-calorie nutritious lentil soup.

Moong dal used to be my mom’s go to dal for a quick meal. It can be prepared very quickly in just 15 minutes. It is also a great source of proteins for vegetarians. For all the fitness pals, this lentil is very low in calories. It is also extremely light and healthy. That is the reason this is a preferred lentil when someone is sick and recovering, as it is very easy to digest. This dal is also considered a great starter food for babies. Moong dal is also used to make Khichdi, which is a great comfort food for Indians.

Moong Dal Tadka or Split Yellow Lentils Soup made in instant pot. A simple yet flavorful yellow dal tempered with cumin, garlic and spices. This is a mild everyday lentil enjoyed with rice.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Moong Dal) rinsed
• 3 cups Water
• 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
• 1/8 tsp Asafoetida (Hing)
• 1/2 Onion medium, diced
• 1/2 Tomato medium, diced
• 4 cloves Garlic diced
• 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne or Red Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

1. Start the instant pot in sauté mode and heat oil in it. Add cumin seeds and asafoetida. 
2. Once the cumin seeds start to change color, add the onions, garlic and saute for 2 minutes. 
3. Add tomatoes, turmeric, red chili powder and salt. Stir and saute for 2 minutes. 
4. Add the washed dal and water. Stir it all up. Pressure Cancel and close the lid with vent in sealing position.
5. Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for for 4 mins. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the pressure manually (5 minute NPR).
6. Garnish with cilantro and stir. Optionally, sprinkle the juice of half a lemon and some garam masala. Moong Dal is ready to be served.

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