One Pot Dal - Indian Style
Summary
- A quick and easy one-pot Indian dal recipe, perfect for a comforting meal. This dish features a blend of toor and moong dal cooked with aromatic spices, tomatoes, and onions in a pressure cooker, resulting in a flavorful and wholesome lentil stew.
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All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Oil 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon
- Bay leaf 1
- Chopped garlic cloves 1 teaspoon
- Chopped ginger 1 teaspoon
- Green chilli 1
- Onion 1
- Dry chilli 2
- Tomato 1
- Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Kashmiri chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala 1/4 teaspoon
- Toor dal (soaked for 30 mins) 100 grams
- Moong dal (soaked) 2 tablespoons
- Water 2 cups
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pressure cooker
- Pot
Plan Ahead
Up to 30 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 4 · Soak30 min
Add Dal and Water Add 100 grams of toor dal (soaked for 30 minutes) and 2 tablespoons of soaked moong dal to the cooker.…
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Oil and Add Spices
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pressure cooker. Add 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 1 bay leaf. Then add 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon of chopped ginger, and 1 chopped green chilli. for until fragrant.
Step 2: Add Onion and Dry Chillies
Add 1 chopped onion and 2 dry chillies to the cooker. for on medium flame until the onions turn translucent.
Step 3: Incorporate Tomatoes and Powders
Add 1 chopped tomato, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon of Kashmiri chilli powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of garam masala. well until the tomatoes soften and the spices are well combined, about .
Step 4: Add Dal and Water
Add 100 grams of toor dal (soaked for ) and 2 tablespoons of soaked moong dal to the cooker. Mix well with the ingredients. Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste. Stir everything together.
Step 5: Pressure Cook the Dal
Close the pressure cooker lid and cook for 4 whistles on medium flame. Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Once the pressure is released, open the cooker. Add fresh coriander leaves for garnish and mix well. The one-pot dal is now ready to serve.
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