Step 1

Soak beans for 30 mins in hot water or 1-2 hours in cold water. Discard water when you want to use.

Step 2

In an instant pot, heat some oil. Add onions,Salt, ginger and green chillies.Sauté onions until light brown.

Step 3

Add chopped tomatoes along with salt to it and cook until they soften.

Step 4

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder along with red chilli powder. Mix well.

Step 5

Add 2 cups soaked beans along with 4.5 cups fresh water and pressure cook in an instant pot for 10 mins at medium-high pressure mode. Release pressure after 15 mins.

Step 6

Follow exactly the same steps as instant pot, just pressure cook it on low flame for 3-4 whistles.

Step 7

You may garnish optionally with chopped coriander. Serve hot with rice or roti.

Step 8

Follow exactly the same steps as instant pot, just cook them in a covered pot until soft,adjust water accordingly. (I used 4 cups of water to cook with 1 cup of dried beans that were soaked for 2-3 hours)