Instant Pot Dal Palak

30 min

Instant Pot Dal Palak

Three different lentils combine for this hearty comforting dish perfect any time of the year.

30 min4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Arhar/Toor Dal
  • 1/4 cup Moong Dal
  • 1/4 cup Masoor Dal
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2-1 tsp Red Chilli Powder (optional, see notes)
  • 1 tsp Grated Ginger
  • 1 Diced Tomato
  • 3.5 cups Water
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 1/4 cup Diced Cilantro
  • 2-4 Minced Green Chillies
  • 3-4 cups washed, chopped spinach
  • Additional salt to taste
  • 3 Sliced Cloves of Garlic
  • 3/4 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 3-4 Dried Whole Red Chillies

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add all the IP ingredients to the pot - Put on Manual for 18 minutes. Quick Release.

  2. 2

    Mix in all the ingredients in the Add Ins category, taste, adjust seasoning. I usually add more lemon/salt

  3. 3

    Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a small pan, when it is hot add the cumin seeds, garlic, and dried red chillies, cook till the garlic is amber coloured and pour over daal.

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