Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Recipe

Step 1 : Prepare ingredients

Rinse and soak the green mung beans for atleats 20 minutes if you have the time.  If you don't have time to soak you could always use unsoaked beans. I have shared the adjusted time in Step 3 below.

Chop the tomatoes, grate the ginger, get the spices and other ingredients ready.

Step 2 : Saute

Using the saute function, heat ghee or oil in the inner pot. I prefer to use ghee when making dal for it's rich taste and aroma, however you are free to use oil as well.  

Once the oil is hot, temper it with dry spices like cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, whole red chilly, turmeric & coriander power.

Throw in the tomatoes, ginger and green chilie and saute for about 5 minutes. 

Add the green mung beans, salt and water. Scrape the bottom thoroughly for any food particles that might be stuck.

Step 3 : Pressure Cook

Cover the lid, seal the vent and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release. It will take about 10 minutes for the pressure to build.

If using unsoaked green mung beans then pressure cook for 20 minutes, allowing the pressure to naturally release. 

Carefully open the lid and don't worry if the dal looks dry at first glance. When you stir the pot, it will get creamy as the water settled at the bottom.

Step 4 : Garnish and Serve

Add the fresh lemon juice and garnish with cilantro. Could could also sprinkle some garam masala but this is optional.

Serve with rice, flatbreads or toasted breads.

Stove Top Pressure Cooker Green Moong Dal Recipe

Follow the same steps as listed for an electric pressure cooker.

Unsoaked mung beans, pressure cook for upto 4 whistles

Soaked mung beans, pressure cook for upto 2 whistles.