Serving Suggestions
Wait 15 minutes before serving dal to allow the flavors to combine. Serve Masoor Dal with white basmati rice or Instant Pot Jeera Rice. For a healthier option, feel free to use brown rice or quinoa. Slice red onions and flavor it with chat masala, lemon/lime juice, and Kashmiri red chili powder. It’s so incredibly delicious with rice and dal. Feel free to also serve with the classics – papad, achaar, and yogurt. You may also garnish with a few coriander leaves.
Storage
Store Masoor Dal in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days. Alternatively, you can freeze the dal for up to 3 months. One such dal is Masoor Dal. Masoor Dal or Red Lentil Curry or Red Lentil Dal makes a great weeknight option because the lentils require no soaking and don’t take much time to cook. Not to mention it’s super creamy and delicious. More Instant Pot RecipesCheck out my Andhra-style Tomato Dal / Tomato Pappu, Vegetable Pulao Instant Pot, Green Sabut Moong Dal, and Instant Pot Plain Khichdi. This quick and easy meal comes together in no time. There is also very little chopping in this recipe so trust me when I say this Instant Pot dal is the perfect weeknight meal. If I may say so myself, my Red Lentils Dal recipe is the ultimate comfort food and tastes amazing! It’s my go-to dal when I don’t feel like cooking and after returning from vacation. It just hits the spot! 2. Drain the water completely. (Image 2) 3. Add the red lentils and water to the Instant Pot along with tomatoes, turmeric powder, and salt. Stir. (Image 3) 4. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Allow the pressure to naturally release all the way. (Image 4) 6. Using a whisk, whisk the dal until smooth and creamy. (Image 6) 7. Add fresh baby spinach and stir. The spinach will wilt within a minute. (Image 7) 8. This is what you should have. (Image 8) 2. Next add fresh sliced garlic. Cook until you can smell the garlic aroma for about 30 seconds. (Image 2) 3. Next add Kashmiri red chili powder. (Image 3) 4. Swirl the tadka pot around and cook for 1 minute on medium heat. (Image 4) 6. Stir well. (Image 6) 7. Add garam masala and a generous squeeze of lemon. Stir. (Image 7) 8. Wait 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine. Serve hot dal over hot rice with a side of onions. Enjoy! (Image 8) ✓ Fresh Spinach – Turn off the instant pot and add fresh spinach. The spinach will wilt with the heat of the dal. ✓ Gluten-Free – For a gluten-free option, use gf asafoetida (hing) or skip it.