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Instant Pot Maa Ki Dal Recipe

Maa Ki Dal, also known as Kali Dal, is a traditional Indian dish made from black lentils. The lentils are slow-cooked until they become soft and creamy. This dish is a staple in many Indian households and is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is typically served with rice, roti or naan
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cooking Time 45 mins
Course Main Course, Sides, Soups
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3
Calories 331 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup black lentils / sabut urad dal
  • 3 tbsp ghee / clarified butter / ghee
  • 2 onions
  • 3 to Tomato
  • 2 green chillies
  • ½ tsp Cumin (Jeera)
  • 1 bay leaf / tej patta
  • 10 cashew
  • ½ inch ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp coriander powder
  • water
  • coriander leaves / cilantro

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
  • Rinse and soak sabut urad dal or black lentils in plenty of water overnight.
  • Finely chop onion, ginger, garlic, green chillies and fresh coriander leaves.
  • Make puree with 3 large tomatoes and cashews.

Cooking

  • Set IP on saute mode and add ghee first.
  • Then, add cumin and bay leaf and then, chopped ginger and garlic. Saute them for few seconds.
  • Then, add chopped onion, green chillies and tomato puree.
  • Then, add all spice powders and saute everything well until onion and tomato puree cooked well with spices.
  • Now, add the soaked and drained lentils, salt and close the IP.
  • Cancel saute mode and press pressure cook or manual mode. Set time for 35 minutes.
  • Once done, let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Check the consistency. Simmer again in saute mode if required to thicken the dal for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Your Maa ki Dal is ready to serve!

Equipment Used for This Recipe

Notes & Tips

  • Soaking black lentils: Soak the lentils preferably overnight for easy cooking and proper digestion.
  • Ghee or butter: You can use butter in this kali dal recipe to make it creamy and more flavorful.
  • Salt & Spices: You can vary the quantity of spices and salt as per taste.
  • Consistency: Also, you can adjust the consistency of kali dal by adding more or less water.
  • Ingredients & Equipment: Find these Ingredients & Equipment at specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.

Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Maa Ki Dal Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
331
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
 
899
mg
39
%
Potassium
 
480
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
11
g
46
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
1232
IU
25
%
Vitamin B1
 
1
mg
67
%
Vitamin B2
 
1
mg
59
%
Vitamin B3
 
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
 
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
 
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin C
 
29
mg
35
%
Vitamin E
 
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
 
13
µg
12
%
Calcium
 
66
mg
7
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
Magnesium
 
41
mg
10
%
Zinc
 
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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