Ingredients

1tbspolive oil

1onion,diced

½tbspgarlic,minced

½tbspground ginger

1tspcumin

1cupmoong dal,(split husked mung beans)

3cupswater

1tspcoriander

1tspsalt

1tspgaram masala

½tspcayenne pepper

1pinchground turmeric

1tbsplemon juice

1tbspcilantro,chopped

Preparation

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.

Heat olive oil, then add onions, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook for about 2 minutes until tender.

Combine moong dal lentils, water, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a multi-functional pressure cooker. 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.

Release pressure for 10 to 40 minutes using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.