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Instant Pot Dal Dhokli Recipe

Urvashee Patel
This easy Instant Pot Dal Dhokli recipe can be ready for you in a snap. Store bought noodles make this sweet and spicy traditional Indian lentil stew easier than ever.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 309 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Mustard Seed
  • 8-10 Curry Leaves optional
  • 1 large Fresh Tomato diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon Indian Chili Powder optional
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 tablespoons Peanuts
  • 1/2 cup Toor Dal split yellow pigeon peas
  • 5 cups Water
  • 6 sheets Whole Wheat No Bake Lasagna Noodles broken in 1-2 inch sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons Jaggery or sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Tamarind Paste
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot on to sauté Mode and add the oil to the pot. Once the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds, mustard seeds and curry leaves. (Have a cover ready so it doesn’t splatter)
  • After about 30 seconds add the tomatoes, turmeric, ginger, chili powder, salt and peanuts. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the dal, water and lasagna pieces.
  • Close the pot with the pressure valve set to sealing. Set on Manual mode for 9 minutes.
  • Allow the pot to naturally release for 15 minutes and then do a quick release.
  • Open the pot and stir in the jaggery and tamarind. This will also help break up any of the dal too.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • I used DeLallo brand no bake whole wheat lasagna. I have not tried this with other types.
  • Enough lime juice to suit your taste can be substituted for the tamarind paste.
  • The stew may appear too liquid when you open the pot but it will thicken as it cools.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1187mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12g
Keyword Easy, Easy Dinners, Ginger, Indian, Instant Pot, Lentils, One Pot Meals, Pasta, Peanuts, Simmered, Tomatoes, Vegetarian
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