Instant Pot Dal Soup

Granny in the Kitchen
Granny in the Kitchen @homeheart
West Coast, United States

My favorite comfort soup! Not only is it vegetarian, it’s packed with protein from red and yellow lentils. Add a handful of fresh spinach for a balanced, delicious meal.

Instant Pot Dal Soup

My favorite comfort soup! Not only is it vegetarian, it’s packed with protein from red and yellow lentils. Add a handful of fresh spinach for a balanced, delicious meal.

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Ingredients

Prep 15 minutes, Cook 15 minutes
2 - 4 servings
  1. 2 TBSPGhee (or other high-temp oil)
  2. 1 tspCumin Seed
  3. 1/8 tspHing (Asafetida) optional
  4. 1/2small Onion, chopped
  5. 1 TBSPGarlic, minced
  6. 1 TBSPfresh Ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  7. 1/2 tspTurmeric
  8. 1/2 tspIndian Red Chili Powder (or cayenne)
  9. 1-1/2 tspKosher Salt
  10. 3 CupsWater
  11. 3/4 CupRed Lentils (rinsed, same as you do for rice)
  12. 1/4 CupYellow Lentils (split peas) (rinsed)
  13. 1 TBSPTomato Paste
  14. 1/2 tspGaram Masala
  15. Lemon juice to taste
  16. Chopped Cilantro (optional)
  17. Chopped fresh Spinach (optional)
  18. PREP and measure your ingredients first for ease of cooking!

Cooking Instructions

Prep 15 minutes, Cook 15 minutes
  1. 1

    Press the SAUTE button to heat the Instant Pot. When hot, add Ghee, swirl around until shimmering.

  2. 2

    Add Cumin seed and Hing. When Cumin Seed sizzles, add Onion, Garlic and Ginger. Mix well, saute 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add Turmeric, Red Chili powder, and Salt. Mix well.

  4. 4

    Turn OFF pot by pressing CANCEL.

  5. 5

    Add Lentils, Water and Tomato Paste. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Pressure Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes. After cooking is complete, RELEASE NATURALLY until float valve drops. (Approx 6 minutes in a 6-quart pot; approx 15 minutes in a 3-quart pot.

  7. 7

    Add Garam Masala and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Top with fresh spinach or cilantro if desired. Enjoy!

  8. 8

    To learn Instant Pot Basics, please visit my YouTube channel “Grannies in the Kitchen.” — youtu.be/XEE2ETAHa4E

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Comments (2)

Kate Dunlap
Kate Dunlap @Quincycat
We really enjoyed this soup and it was easy.

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