Step 1

Wash and rinse the dals. Set aside. Press saute mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Let them crackle.

Step 2

Add chopped garlic, green chili and saute till the garlic starts turning golden brown in color.

Step 3

Add chopped tomato and mix. Cook for a minute.

Step 4

Then add chopped spinach and mix.

Step 5

Add salt, turmeric powder and cook the spinach-tomato mixture for 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Now add the rinsed dal and give a stir.

Step 7

Add water, mix and close the lid of the Instant Pot.

Step 8

Cancel saute mode. Select manual and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes. Once 10 minutes are up, wait few minutes (6-7 minutes) and then release the pressure.

Step 9

Adjust salt and add garam masala, cilantro and lemon juice. Also adjust consistency of the dal at this point.

Step 10

Serve spinach dal hot with boiled rice!