Masoor Dal with Tadka-Instant Pot or Stovetop
A delicious and rich South Asian Soup made with Red lentils. Soup is simmered with turmeric, and chillies then tempered with whole spices known as Tadka.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1½ cups Masoor Daal rinsed and drained
- 4 cups Water
- 1 Tomato chopped
- 1 to 2 Serrano peppers cut in half, lengthwise
- 1 tsp Salt
- ¾ tsp Turmeric powder
For Tempering (Tadka)
- 3 tbsp Neutral oil
- 4 to 5 Dry Red Chillies
- 3 to 4 Curry Leaves
- 1½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1½ tsp Mustard Seeds
Instructions
- Add 4 cups water along with 1.5 cups of Masoor Dal in Instant Pot.
- Now add the chopped Tomato along with the Green Chillies.
- Add Salt, Turmeric and mix.
- Now set Instant pot to pressure cook on Manual for 9 minutes. Make sure to turn vent to Seal.
- Natural Pressure release until Float Valve goes down.
- Now open lid and mix using a ladle , pushing the dal against the edges to blend.
- Set Instant Pot to Saute on Less and keep mixing every 2- 3 minutes to avoid burn.
- Next, heat a frying pan and add oil.
- Once oil is heated through , add dry red chili peppers.
- Toss continuously in oil for 1 to 2 minutes , then add Cumin and Mustard seeds.
- When smell starts wafting around, pour the oil into the Dal and cover with lid.
- After 2-3 minutes , open lid and mix.
- Serve over steamed rice, with Chapati, Naan or in a bowl with a spoon.
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Notes
If you’re making this recipe on a stove.
Cook for 30 to 40 minutes on low heat before tempering