Easy Instant Pot® Green Moong Dal - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
1/2 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 cup green moong dal lentils, rinsed
3 cups water
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground turmeric
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Preparation

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Heat olive oil; add onions, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Combine moong dal lentils, water, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)). 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.
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.