Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple
Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple delivers a cozy, aromatic bowl of tender mung beans simmered with cumin, coriander, ginger, and garam masala. Each spoonful is warm and gently spiced with a hint of heat from cayenne and brightness from lemon and cilantro. It’s a comforting weeknight dinner or make-ahead lunch that pairs beautifully with rice or flatbreads.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté setting. Heat the olive oil, then add the onion, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook until tender, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the water, moong dal lentils, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Set to high pressure following the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro.
- Calories 228.96 kcal Moderate
- Protein 11.52 g Good Source
- Carbs 38.02 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.28 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.7 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.11 mg Low Source
- Sodium 46.04 mg Low Source
- Fiber 16.68 g Good Source
- Sugar 8.1 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 7.48 g Moderate
- Calcium 36.3 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.77 mg Moderate
- Potassium 99.8 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 18.62 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.46 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple is a Bangladeshi side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cayenne Pepper, Coriander Seed, Fresh Cilantro, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 228.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple?
- It is a Bangladeshi recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple made of?
- The main ingredients are Cayenne Pepper, Coriander Seed, Fresh Cilantro, Garam Masala, Ground Cumin. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 228.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Green Moong Dal Made Simple easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
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