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Palak Dal (Lentils with Spinach)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large tomato finely chopped
  • 2 cups red lentils, also known as masoor dal thoroughly washed and drained
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to Saute mode. Once it's heated, add in oil and cumin seeds.
  • Once the cumin seeds start to sizzle, add in the chopped garlic and onions. Fry for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, till onions start to brown.
  • Add in the spices and salt, and give it a quick mix. Add in chopped tomatoes and let it cook for a couple of minutes till the tomatoes start to soften and pulp.
  • Mix in the lentils and water and let it come to a quick boil. Put on the lid and set the Instant Pot to Manual Pressure Cook mode for 8 minutes, making sure that the valve is in the sealing position.
  • Let the pressure release naturally before removing the lid.
  • Add in the chopped spinach and give it a good mix. Serve warm.

Notes

I’ve used my 6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 for this recipe, but any kind of electric pressure cooker will work.