Easy Instant Pot Green Moong Dal

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion , diced
• 0.5 tablespoons minced garlic
• 0.5 tablespoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup moong dal , split husked mung beans
• 1 teaspoon coriander
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch ground turmeric
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. 1

   Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Heat olive oil; add onion, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine water, moong dal lentils, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

3. 3

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.