Step 1

If making Chana dal without rice then no need to soak it.

Step 2

Switch on the Instant pot.

Step 3

Add oil to the inner pot.

Step 4

Press sautee mode, once hot add hing, cumin and onions.

Step 5

Sautee for a minute, until translucent.

Step 6

Then add in tomatoes and stir for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add in all spices, water, dal, salt.

Step 8

Give it a quick stir.

Step 9

Secure the instant pot lid with black knob to SEALING position.

Step 10

Press Manual 12 MINUTES HIGH PRESSURE.

Step 11

Let the pressure come down naturally. (NPR)

Step 12

Meanwhile sautee Moringa leaves in a pan on a stovetop with 2 teaspoons oil, some salt and a pinch of red chili powder.

Step 13

Let it cook for 3-4 minutes stirring occasionally.

Step 14

Once the silver pin of Instant pot drops Open the lid and stir in the cooked leaves.

Step 15

Switch on the sautee mode and cook the dal for a minute.

Step 16

Stir in chopped cilantro.

Step 17

Just before serving squeeze lemon juice in the dal.

Step 18

(Note that the dal thickens considerably after cooling.)

Step 19

If the dal is thick then add ¼ cup water at a time to adjust to preferred consistency.

Step 20

Serve hot as a soup or with roti/ parathas.

Step 21

Soak Chana dal 6-8 hours if using pot in pot method with rice.

Step 22

This is done to match the cooking time of dal with rice.

Step 23

Switch on the Instant pot.

Step 24

Add oil to the inner pot.

Step 25

Press sautee mode, once hot add hing, cumin and onions.

Step 26

Sautee for a minute, until translucent.

Step 27

Add in the Moringa leaves and sautee for 1 minute.

Step 28

Then add in tomatoes and stir for 30 seconds.

Step 29

Add in all spices, water, dal, salt.

Step 30

Give it a quick stir.

Step 31

Place a long leg trivet used for pip cooking.

Step 32

Then place the rice container over it.

Step 33

Secure the instant pot lid with black knob to SEALING position.

Step 34

Press Manual 4 MINUTES HIGH PRESSURE.

Step 35

Let the pressure come down naturally. (NPR)

Step 36

Once the silver pin of Instant pot drops Open the lid, take out the rice container with a pot holder.

Step 37

Now stir in chopped cilantro to the dal.

Step 38

Just before serving squeeze lemon juice in the dal.