Instant Pot Spinach Dal
Method
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1. Wash and rinse the dals. Set aside. Press saute mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them crackle.
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2. Add chopped garlic, green chili and saute till the garlic starts turning golden brown in color.
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3. Add chopped tomato and mix. Cook for a minute.
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4. Then add chopped spinach and mix.
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5. Add salt, turmeric powder and cook the spinach-tomato mixture for 1-2 minutes.
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6. Now add the rinsed dal and give a stir.
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7. Add water, mix and close the lid of the Instant Pot.
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8. Cancel saute mode. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once 10 minutes are up, wait few minutes (6-7 minutes) and then release the pressure.
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9. Adjust salt and add garam masala, cilantro and lemon juice. Also adjust consistency of the dal at this point.
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10. Serve spinach dal hot with boiled rice!