Moong Dal Split (Split Green Gram/Lentils)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Moong Dal Split
• 6 cups Water
• 1/2 Jalapeno
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric
• 3 cloves Garlic
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 1/2 Onion ~ 3.5 oz
• 1 spring Curry Leaves ~ 14
• 1/2 Jalapeno
• 2 cloves Garlic

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut all the ingredients

2. 2

   --- Pressure Cook the Dal ---

3. 3

   Rinse the dal and add to the Instant Pot along with water, jalapeno, salt and garlic

4. 4

   Turn on the Instant Pot to pressure cook for 12 mins.

5. 5

   Once done, slowly release the pressure

6. 6

   --- Tarka (Tempering Spices) ---

7. 7

   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a fry pan and add in the cumin seeds. Wait 30 seconds and add the onions

8. 8

   After about 10 mins add the garlic, curry leaves and jalapenos

9. 9

   Continue to fry until the mixture starts to turn brown

10. 10

    --- Finalize the Dal ---

11. 11

    Open the instant pot and add the Tarka

12. 12

    Saute on low for 5 mins

13. 13

    Ready to serve. Garnish with cilantro if desired