February 1, 2022

Instant Pot Green Split Peas Dal

Name: Instant Pot Green Split Peas Dal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Green split peas; 1/2 medium Red onion (diced); 2 large Garlic cloves (crushed); 1/2 inch Ginger (crushed); 1 large Green chili (finely chopped); 1 large Tomato (diced); 2 tbsp Coriander leaves (chopped); 1 large Bay leaf; 3-4 Black pepper; 1 inch Cinnamon stick; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp Coriander powder; 1/4 tsp Cumin powder; 1/4 tsp Garam masala; 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 tsp Red chili powder; 1/4 tsp Asafoetida/hing; 1 1/4 tsp Salt or as required; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tsp Ghee; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 2 medium Dry red chili

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Instant Pot Green Split Peas Dal is loaded with flavors and tastes so delicious. It is a very easy, comforting, and one pot recipe. Green peas split dal comes together so quickly with minimal efforts and makes a perfect weeknight dinner to enjoy with some rice or roti.

Green split peas dal is a protein packed Indian recipe, flavored with aromatic spices and ghee. It makes a perfect vegetarian meal and can be made vegan by adding oil instead of ghee in the recipe.

This recipe is simple, protein rich, and packed with flavor so you will love to make it again and again for sure. Additionally, making this dal in a pressure cooker or Instant pot is an easy way to make it a hands free recipe. Pressure cookers are a wonderful way to cook any dal fast and perfectly.

Dal rice is a very nutritious, comforting, and easy way to make a soul satisfying meal. In many Indian households, dal can be prepared daily with some variations. Dal is one of my family favorite recipes, especially when it’s made with green split peas, as the flavors are so divine.

What Is Dal?

Dal (also spelled daal) is both an ingredient and a dish. It is a very simple and traditional Indian dish. It is mainly made from legumes, split peas, or lentils.

Dal recipes vary in each household in India. It is a staple and comfort food which is prepared on a daily basis all over India.

It makes a versatile dish to enjoy with some plain rice, any Indian flat bread, or bread. Additionally, it is a gluten free, vegetarian, and vegan protein packed dish.

Ingredients

For Dal:

Green split peas
Onions
Garlic
Ginger
Green chili
Tomatoes
Coriander leaves
Bay leaf
Black pepper
Cinnamon stick
Cumin
Coriander powder
Cumin powder
Garam masala
Turmeric powder
Red chili powder
Asafoetida
Salt
Ghee

Tempering:

Ghee
Cumin seeds
Dry red chili

Step By Step Green Split Peas Dal Recipe

Instant Pot Method

Triple wash the green split peas, drain all the water, and set them aside.

In the inner pot of an instant pot, turn on the SAUTE mode (Medium), heat 1 tbsp of ghee, add a bay leaf, some black pepper, a cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds, letting them splutter.

Next, add asafoetida, chopped onions, green chili, ginger, garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds.

Transfer all the dry spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Roast the masala for 10 seconds and add 2 tbsp of water so the masala will not get burnt.

Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for 30 seconds.

Next, add the green split peas dal, roast for 30 seconds, and add 3 cups of water.

CANCEL the SAUTE mode and close the lid of your Instant pot, making sure the valve is set to sealing.

Turn on the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK button (High Pressure) and set the timer to 12 minutes.

Let the pressure naturally release (NRP) for 15 minutes.

Using a spatula, mix the dal, and adjust the dal consistency if you wish by adding some water. Turn on the SAUTE mode for 5 minutes and let the dal come to a boil.

Indian Pressure Cooker Method

Add one cup of water in the pressure cooker.

In a steel container, triple wash green split peas and add 2 cups of water.

Place the steel container in the pressure cooker, close the pressure cooker lid, and set it to medium-high heat for 3 whistles.

Once all the pressure is released, open the lid, mix it with the ladle spoon, and set it aside.

In a pan, heat some ghee and follow the rest of the instructions the same way as given in the instant pot step by step recipe. Make sure to sauté onions, garlic, and ginger for about 1 minute and tomatoes for 5-7 minutes.

Next, transfer the cooked dal, add 1 to 1 ¼ cup of water, and let it boil, stirring frequently.

Tempering

In a small pan, heat some ghee, add cumin seeds, and let them crackle. Switch off the heat and add dried red chillies.

Serving

Add the tempering on the top of prepared dal, garnish with some coriander leaves, and serve hot.

Variations

You can use some oil instead of ghee if you like.
Add sliced or crushed garlic in the tempering if you like. You may skip adding the tempering to the dal as well.
For a gluten free option, skip adding asafoetida in the recipe.
Use ½ serrano pepper instead of green chili in the dal.
Adjust the consistency of the dal by adding more water in the dish. You may adjust the spice level of the dal by using more or less red chili powder or green chillies.

How To Store Green Split Peas Dal?

Green split peas dal can be stored easily in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.

You can easily freeze the dal in a freezer safe container for 3 months. Defrost the dal in the refrigerator for a few hours/overnight and then boil it on a stovetop.

How To Serve Green Split Peas Dal?

Serve the green split peas dal with plain basmati rice, jeera rice, or cauliflower rice with some roasted papad.

You can serve the green split peas dal with any Indian flat bread like phulka, roti, or naan. Serve it with any bread or multigrain bread too.

This dal can be served as a side dish along with any dry sabzi, pickle, and rice or any Indian flat bread to make a wholesome meal.

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