Easy Instant Pot Green Moong Dal

Moong dal made in an Instant Pot is a delicious, traditional vegan lentil curry soup. This recipe is hearty, high in protein, and simple to prepare.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 207 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.