Spinach Dal (InstantPot)

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This is my go to recipe on days that I don’t feel like spending a lot of time cooking, but still want to make something nutritious and delicious for my family! The ingredients are simple and you can have dinner ready in 20 minutes 🙌🏼

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Spinach Dal (InstantPot)

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: dal, south indian dishes, spinach dal
Servings: 5
Author: Anaga

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • Pinch asafetida
  • Curry leaves to taste, I used about 10
  • 1/2-3/4 cup frozen chopped spinach
  • 1 cup toor dal
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 tsp salt or to taste
  • Juice of half a lemon

Instructions

  • Set your InstantPot to sauté mode.
  • When hot, add 2 tbsp oil, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, asafetida, and curry leaves.
  • Sauté until the mustard seeds start to pop.
  • Add the spinach, dal, water, and salt, and stir to combine.
  • Close the lid and set to sealing.
  • Pressure cook for 5 minutes on high/normal pressure and allow the pressure to come down on its own when done (usually takes about 20 minutes).
  • Open and stir to combine before adding a the lemon juice.
  • Serve over rice or with chapathi!