Instant Pot Black Lentils Curry | Kali Dal

Name: Instant Pot Black Lentils Curry | Kali Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup black lentils; 1 medium-sized red onion (chopped); 1 medium Roma tomato (chopped); 2 green chilies (chopped); 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped); 1 tsp ginger garlic paste; 2 tsp corn or vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp asafoetida; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 2 cups water + as required for soaking; 2 tbsp cream

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h

Delicious black lentils curry or kali dal or Maa ki dal made in Instant Pot. A protein-rich, mild, kid-friendly and not-so-heavy yet creamy curry that you can pair with rice or flatbread.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:10:03 GMT