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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Mizo Dal | Mizo Style Mixed Dal Stew

    Instant Pot Mizo Dal | Mizo Style Mixed Dal Stew

    Posted on September 6, 2017 · Last Updated on January 11, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 38 Comments

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    A simple mixed dal recipe from the land of Mizoram prepared with three lentils – moong dal, masoor dal and toor dal in Instant Pot. Get your daily dose of the plant-based protein with this mixed dal stew!

    Instant Pot Mizo Dal

    The next recipe that I am going to post under theme “protein-rich recipes.” is the Mizo Dal. It’s is a simple dal recipe from the state of Mizoram. After four no onion no garlic recipes, here comes a dal recipe with both onion and garlic. :-) But of course vegan and gluten-free.

    Like trevti dal, we use three different types of dal to prepare this recipe, and it is the moong dal, toor dal, and masoor dal.  Check out the super simple mizo dal that I made in instant pot with step by step pictures.

    Mizoram & Mizo Cuisine:

    We all know that Mizoram is one of the eight sister states in Northeast India. The vast majority of Mizoram’s population consists of several ethnic tribes, and it is popularly known as “Land of the Hill People.”

    Mizo cuisine is unique and distinct with the blend of fresh herbs, and it is less spicy when compared to other Indian cuisines. In general, I felt the northeastern cuisine itself is comparatively less spicy than the different cuisines. Along with vegetables, meat and eggs play a significant role in mizo cuisine.

    Even this dal tadka has egg tempering, which I ignored. (obviously) I got the base recipe here, and I realized one of the fellow bloggers, Manjula has tried the eggless version of the same. I changed the dal proportions and used regular oil instead of mustard oil.

    Instant Pot Mizo Dal

    Mizo Dal | Mixed Lentil Stew: 

    No separate tempering is involved in this recipe. This is my dal first recipe without mustard seeds and cumin. All we need to do is sauté some onion, garlic, tomato, and green chili. Then add the dal and pressure cook along with salt. That’s it. It is as simple as that.

    So without any further ado, here is the recipe.     

    Instant Pot Mizo Dal:

    Ingredients:

    • Moong Dal – ⅓ cup
    • Masoor Dal – ⅓ cup
    • Toor Dal – ⅓ cup
    • Turmeric – ½ tsp
    • Salt – 1 tsp
    • Onion – 1 cup
    • Tomatoes – 2
    • Garlic Cloves – 2
    • Green Chili – 3
    • Water – 3 cups

    Prep – Work:

    • Wash the dals and drain the water.
    • Chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and green chili.

    Steps:

    Instant Pot Method:

    • Set the IP in sauté mode and add oil.
    • Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and green chili and sauté for a minute.

    • Then add the onions and cook until they turn translucent.
    • Now add the tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder and mix.
    • Add the washed dal mix and 3 cups of water and mix well.

    • Set the IP in manual mode and pressure cook for 10 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.

    • Carefully open the lid and when the pressure is all released and mash the dal. If you need thick consistency, then set the IP in sauté mode and let it simmer for five more minutes, if not set it warm mode.

    That’s it. Serve the dal with rice.

    Instant Pot Mizo Dal

    Pressure Cooker Method:

    • Pressure cook the washed dal by adding 3 cups of water for up to three whistles.
    • Heat a pan or kadai and add oil.
    • Then add the onions and cook until they turn translucent.
    • Now add the tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix them.
    • Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
    • Then add the cooked dal and mix them.
    • Adjust the consistency and let it simmer for 5 minutes, and that’s it.

    Notes:

    • I would recommend an equal measure of three dals, but you can adjust the proportion and ratio as per your preference.
    • And the same goes for spice and salt too.
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    Instant Pot Mizo Dal

    A simple mixed dal recipe from the land of Mizoram prepared with three lentils - moong dal, masoor dal and toor dal in Instant Pot.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time35 mins
    Course: Main Course, rice accompaniment
    Cuisine: East Indian, Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 189kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup Moong Dal
    • ⅓ cup Masoor Dal
    • ⅓ cup Toor Dal
    • ½ tsp Turmeric
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 2 tsp oil
    • 1 cup Onion chopped
    • 2 Tomatoes chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves chopped
    • 3 Green Chili chopped
    • 3 cups Water

    Instructions

    Prep - Work

    • Wash the dals and drain the water.
    • Chop the onion, garlic, tomatoes and green chili.

    Steps

      Instant Pot Method

      • Set the IP in sauté mode and add oil.
      • Once the oil is hot, add the chopped garlic and green chili and sauté for a minute.
      • Then add the onions and cook until they turn translucent.
      • Now add the tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix them.
      • Add the washed dal mix and 3 cups of water and mix well.
      • Set the IP in manual mode and pressure cook for 10 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.
      • Carefully open the lid and when the pressure is all released and mash the dal. If you need thick consistency, then set the IP in sauté mode and let it simmer for five more minutes, if not set it warm mode.
      • That's it. Serve the dal with rice.

      Pressure Cooker Method

      • Pressure cook the washed dal by adding 3 cups of water for up to three whistles.
      • Heat a pan or kadai and add oil.
      • Then add the onions and cook until they turn translucent.
      • Now add the tomatoes, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix them.
      • Cook until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
      • Then add the cooked dal and mix them.
      • Adjust the consistency and let it simmer for 5 minutes and that's it.

      Notes

      • I would recommend an equal measure of three dals, but you can adjust the proportion and measure as per your preference.
      • And same goes with spice and salt too. Adapted from Desi Fiesta

      Nutrition

      Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 712mg | Potassium: 616mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 532IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 3mg

      I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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      Filed Under: Dals | Lentils & Legumes, Indian Legume Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes Tagged With: Blogging Marathon, gluten free, how to prepare mizo dal, how to prepare mizo dal in instant pot, indian vegan recipes, Instant Pot Indian Recipes, instant pot mizo dal, mizo cuisine, mizo dal, mizoram dal, northeastern cuisine, protein rich recipes, Vegan

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      Comments

      1. Sowmya says

        October 03, 2017 at 1:09 am

        Thanks for participating Vidhya. Mentioned you in the event round up

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          October 03, 2017 at 10:49 am

          Thanks much Sowmya for the opportunity. Will look into it.

          Reply
      2. ruchi indu says

        September 19, 2017 at 10:01 pm

        You seem to have done a lot of research for this theme. Nice dal from mizoram.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 20, 2017 at 8:34 am

          Thanks Ruchi

          Reply
      3. Sowmya says

        September 19, 2017 at 4:35 am

        Thank you for linking this superb Dal recipe to MLLA Vidya. Good job.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 19, 2017 at 8:09 am

          Thanks for the opportunity sowmya. Glad you liked it.

          Reply
      4. Preeti says

        September 13, 2017 at 12:08 am

        Instead of thanks want to say congrts… sorry

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 13, 2017 at 8:03 am

          Np :-)

          Reply
      5. Preeti says

        September 13, 2017 at 12:07 am

        Love this dal.. combination of three dal. Lots of protein.
        Thanks vidya for choosing as best blogger of india via bachelor recipes.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 13, 2017 at 8:04 am

          Thanks Preeti.

          Reply
      6. Anlet Prince says

        September 08, 2017 at 4:06 am

        Love the combination of these 3 dals. This is a must try recipe for me.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 08, 2017 at 11:23 am

          Thanks.

          Reply
      7. Srivalli Jetti says

        September 08, 2017 at 3:28 am

        Ah finding a dish from the North East states is a tough task and you managed to find a delicious dal..it surely looks so inviting!..very nice find..

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 08, 2017 at 11:23 am

          Thanks Valli.

          Reply
      8. themadscientistskitchen says

        September 07, 2017 at 9:57 pm

        I love it. Adding it to my to do dal list. This sounds and looks amazing.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 08, 2017 at 11:20 am

          Thank you.

          Reply
      9. Nalini says

        September 07, 2017 at 3:45 pm

        Simple and comforting dhal,so many dhals recipes for the theme,bookmarking it.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 07, 2017 at 9:34 pm

          :-) Yes, Thanks Nalini

          Reply
      10. Gayathri Kumar says

        September 06, 2017 at 9:52 pm

        This is such a simple to make dal but looks so delicious. We do prepare a similar version with onion and garlic but only with moong dal. I guess the combination of dals will make all the difference..

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 07, 2017 at 8:19 am

          Yes, Gayathri. All these subtle variations make the difference. Thanks much.

          Reply
      11. Mayuri Patel says

        September 06, 2017 at 6:50 pm

        I’m missing my instant pot :( The dal looks so yummy. I’m always looking out for different ways to prepare dals and your Mizo dal is one of them.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 7:25 pm

          :-) Thanks

          Reply
      12. vaishalisabnani says

        September 06, 2017 at 5:01 pm

        A daal from Mizoram ! Wow and this is a treasure . It is hard to find recipes from the Seven sisters .
        I like the tadka of the daal , a couple of our Sindhi daals too do not have any cumin and mustard and it is the garlic that enhances our daals .

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 7:26 pm

          Oh wow. Will check out some sindhi dals.

          Reply
      13. Rajani says

        September 06, 2017 at 1:51 pm

        Dals are always comforting to have with rice. Good to read about Mizo dal.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 2:33 pm

          Thanks :-)

          Reply
      14. Priya Suresh says

        September 06, 2017 at 11:23 am

        Such a comforting dal, who can resist to this simple and definitely a eye pleasing dal with simple ingredients in it. My kind of dal.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 2:30 pm

          :-) Thanks Priya.

          Reply
      15. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

        September 06, 2017 at 10:33 am

        Such a lovely recipe… Have never heard about egg tempering so far.. Will check that out.. I like this less spicy mizo dal.. Kids friendly dish!!

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 2:29 pm

          Yes da. :-) Thanks

          Reply
      16. PJ says

        September 06, 2017 at 10:27 am

        Sometimes, the simplest and no-fuss recipes taste the best. The first pic looks very inviting. Must try this dal recipe soon.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 2:29 pm

          oh yeah very true Padma. Thanks a lot.

          Reply
      17. Sapana says

        September 06, 2017 at 9:00 am

        That is a very simple yet comforting looking Mizo dal. Love to have it with rice.

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 9:47 am

          Thanks Sapana.

          Reply
      18. Kalyani says

        September 06, 2017 at 8:16 am

        so inviting ! and comforting. love ur theme, vidhya ! look forward to many more…

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 8:45 am

          Thank you Kalyani.

          Reply
      19. Sowmya:) says

        September 06, 2017 at 7:52 am

        That is a simple and flavourful dal. Amazing how much you have researched for this theme. Kudos!

        Reply
        • Srividhya G says

          September 06, 2017 at 8:45 am

          Thanks Sowmya.

          Reply

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