Weeknight Instant Pot Chana Dal

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Anvita

Looking for a quick weeknight Dal win? This Instant Pot Chana Dal, is cooked to perfection with lots of flavors and cozy vibes in just under 40 minutes. Pair it with papad, achar, sabzi and rice for a quick weeknight meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: chana dal, chana dal recipe, channa dal, channa dal recipe, instant pot chana dal, instant pot channa dal

Cook Time: 15

soak: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings:

6 servings

Calories:

218kcal

Ingredients

1 cup chana dal washed and soaked
1 medium onion diced
2 tomatoes diced
1 tablespoon ginger garlic chili paste or chopped
2 tablespoon neutral oil / ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon amchur
1 tablespoon lemon juice
cilantro for garnish

For Tempering

2 tablespoon ghee
½ onion sliced
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic chopped

Instructions

Wash and soak chana dal in hot water while prepping other ingredients.
Heat oil on sauté mode, cumin seeds, onion, ginger-garlic paste, and saute until soft & color changes.
Stir in turmeric, red chili, coriander powder, garam masala, salt, stir until aromatic. Next add the tomatoes and saute until the oil separates.
Throw in the dal and water.
Close lid, pressure cook on high for 15 minutes, then allow natural pressure release.
For tempering: Heat oil or ghee, fry red onions and garlic until edges brown. Switch off the gas and add the red chili powder, stir.
Open dal, gently stir without mashing. Pour tempering over dal.
Garnish with cilantro and squeeze fresh lemon juice. Serve with rice, roti, or kachumber.

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