Masoor Dal Tadka with Instant Pot Rice

Ingredients

• 1 bowl whole red masoor dal, washed
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• Salt, to taste
• 2 cups water
• 1 bowl basmati rice, washed
• 1.5 cups water
• 1 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
• A pinch of hing (asafoetida)
• 2 dry red chillies
• 3–4 garlic cloves, sliced or crushed
• 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps

1. In the Instant Pot inner pot, add dal, turmeric, salt, chopped onion, tomato, and water.
2. Place a trivet inside the pot and set a separate bowl with rinsed rice and water on top.
3. Close the lid, set the Instant Pot to Pressure Cook (High) for 4 minutes.
4. Allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the rest.
5. Remove rice bowl and trivet. Stir the dal gently.
6. For tadka, heat oil in a small pan. Add cumin, hing, garlic, dry red chilli. Let it sizzle.
7. Add red chilli powder, coriander powder. Pour this tadka into the dal and mix.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice.

The reel

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Tips

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, then drain well.
• Rest it covered, off the heat, for five minutes before you fluff.
• If the top is still firm, add a spoon of water and cover again. Don't stir yet.

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