Instant Pot Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Peas
A warm and comforting bowl of Instant Pot Toor Dal or Split Pigeon Peas topped with tadka or a tempering of Indian spices. It's perfect with a Basmati rice, papad, and achaar.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories:
Ingredients
for Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Peas
- 1 1/2 cups toor dal / split pigeon peas
- 4 1/2 cups water you can add more later
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp salt
for the tadka / tempering
- 3 tbsp avocado oil you can use less oil, try 2 tbsp
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/8 tsp hing
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tsp ajwain / carom seeds
- 2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 4 dry red chilies, split in half
- 1/4 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp amchoor / mango powder
for garnish
- 1/2 tsp salt, if need be
- 1/2 tsp amchoor / mango powder
- small handful fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
Instructions
for the Dal / Lentils
- Soak split piegon pea lentils in warm water for 15 minutes.
- Combine the toor dal ingredients... lentils, water, turmeric powder, and 1/2 tsp salt in the Instant Pot.
- Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes.
- Once done.
for the tadka / tempering
- Set aside all the spices.
- Heat up a small pot, add oil once hot, once the oil is hot, add all the spices and temper for about 30-45 seconds.
- Pour the tadka over the dal. Mix well.
Garnish
- Add salt if need be, mango powder, and fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve with brown rice, white rice, or quinoa. I also love it with a side of papar, achaar, and yogurt.
Notes
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