Yellow Dal

Author

NuWave

Servings

4

Category

Main Dishes

Ingredients

• 1 c split yellow lentils
• 3 c water
• 1 t turmeric
• 2 T ghee
• 1 t cumin seeds
• 1 onion, small dice
• 2 fresh red chilies, whole
• Sea salt
• Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish)
• Fresh lime wedges (for garnish)
• Cooked basmati rice

Directions

1. Rinse yellow lentils until water comes out clear. Drain. Add yellow lentils to cooker. Pour in water. Add turmeric and stir well.
2. Close and lock lid, set pressure cooker to "multi grain" and press "start/stop".
3. When done, quick release and make sure all pressure is released before opening lid. Carefully open lid. Lentils should have a creamy consistency. Season to taste with sea salt. Pour lentils into a large bowl; set aside.
4. Set pressure cooker to "sear", add ghee, and press "start/stop". Add cumin seeds. When fragrant, add onions and chilies. Cook until onions are translucent. Return lentils to cooker. If lentils are too thick, add 1c of water.
5. Close and lock lid, and set to "multi grain", adjust time to 2 minutes, and press "start/stop".
6. When done, quick release and make sure all pressure is released before opening lid. Carefully open lid. Serve with cilantro, lime wedges, and cooked basmati rice.