Toor Dal (Yellow Lentils)

4 Servings

Serve with Naan or over Basmati rice. Add veggies for a heartier dish.

  • Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp or 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, finely diced
  • 6 curry leaves
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 2 cups water
  • tomato, finely chopped
  • 1 cup yellow lentils
  • 1 lb fresh or 30 oz canned veggies (optional)

  1. Press Sauté on the pressure cooker. Add oil, and when hot, add cumin seeds for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add onion for 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and pepper for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add curry leaves, turmeric, and coriander for 30 seconds.
  4. Press Cancel, add water, tomato, lentils, and veggies, then stir.
  5. Pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and lemon juice.

Toor Dal (Yellow Lentils)
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