Indian Toor Dal Instant Pot Recipe With Rice
Toor Dal Instant Pot Recip is an easy Indian recipe made with yellow split pigeon peas, aromatic spices all cooked in an Instant Pot pressure cooker. This Instant Pot method makes a quick and creamy dinner your whole family will enjoy, and you won't have to spend a lot of time in the kitchen.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup split pigeon peas (toor dal plain) dried
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon coriander ground powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek ground powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoons ginger fresh, chopped fine
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional add more if you like it spicy
- 1 15 oz coconut milk with cream can
- 6 cups vegetable broth
Toppings
- 3 dates chopped for topping
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped for topping
- 1/4 cup coconut unsweetened shredded for topping
Instructions
- Wash the split pigeon peas by rinsing them in a colander. Set aside.2 cup split pigeon peas
- Push the pressure cook button to saute, and heat coconut oil for 30 seconds. Next, add garlic to hot coconut oil and sautee for 1 minute.2 tablespoons coconut oil, 5 cloves garlic
- Stir in the coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, fenugreek, and turmeric. Saute for one minute, continually stirring. This is called tempering, and it helps draw out the flavors of the spices.1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon turmeric
- Add the fresh ginger, salt, pigeon peas, cayenne, coconut milk, and vegetable broth.2 cup split pigeon peas, 2 tablespoons ginger, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 15 oz coconut milk with cream, 6 cups vegetable broth
- Lock the pressure cooker lid in place. Set Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes cook time. When done, allow the pressure to naturally release for about 10 minutes. The dal will continue to cook during this time. At 10 minutes, quick release the pressure valve for the remaining pressure.
- Serve over rice and top with chopped fresh cilantro, coconut flakes, and chopped dates.3 dates, 1/4 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup coconut
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 1758mg | Potassium: 103mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 690IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg
