Easy Instant Pot Green Moong Dal
Description
Moong dal made in an Instant Pot is a delicious, traditional vegan lentil curry soup. This recipe is hearty, high in protein, and simple to prepare.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 onion, diced
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1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
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1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon cumin
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3 cups water
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1 cup moong dal (split husked mung beans)
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1 teaspoon coriander
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 pinch ground turmeric
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Directions
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Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil; add onion, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
2
Combine water, moong dal lentils, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.