Lip-smacking aloo masoor dal, potato with red lentils made in Instant Pot! A perfect dal recipe that you can serve with rice, roti, and other Indian flatbread. Check out the detailed recipe with step-wise pictures.
– Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 10 minutes. Set the Instant Pot in saute mode and add the oil. When the display shows “HOT,” add the shahi jeera, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf. Saute, add the onion and ground mix.
– Saute until the onions turn soft and tender and the garlic’s raw smell goes off.– Now add the tomatoes and ¼ cup of water. Scrape the bottom and ensure the masala paste is not sticking to the pan.
– Turn off the Instant Pot. Drain the water from the masoor dal and add it to the tomato mix. Add salt, turmeric powder, and potatoes – No need to chop or peel the potatoes. You can add them whole.
– Add 2 cups of water and mix well. Close the Instant pot. Pressure cook at manual/pressure cook mode for 8 minutes and release the pressure naturally.
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