Step 1

Select Sauté on the Instant Pot.

Step 2

Finely chop the onion and add to the inner pot with the oil and sauté until they start to brown,

Step 3

Add the cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, ginger and chopped tomatoes.

Step 4

Wash and rinse the toor daal well until the water runs clear, then add this to the inner pot.

Step 5

Add 2 litres of water, turmeric and salt to taste, then press cancel and secure the lid.

Step 6

Select Pressure Cook, and set the time for 8 minutes. Press Start. When the cooking program finishes, let the pressure release naturally.

Step 7

Meanwhile, make the tarka – Finely slice the garlic and fry in the ghee with the curry leaves, red chillies & cumin seeds & temper until the garlic is cooked, be careful not to burn it.

Step 8

To serve, pour the tarka over the cooked daal and sprinkle with fresh chopped coriander.

Step 9

Serve with rice.