from: https://littlespicejar.com/garlic-brown-lentil-dal/
Indian, instant pot, spicy
8 Servings
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 t whole cumin seeds
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 T garlic, minced
- 1 t red pepper flakes (divided)
- 1 1/2 t curry powder
- 1 1/2 t garam masala
- 1 1/2 t salt
- 2 T vegan butter
- 1 1/2 C brown lentils
- 6 C water
Add 2T of olive oil to the cooker, set to sauté and add the onion, sauté until it's a bit brown around the edges, add garlic, sauté about 30 seconds more until it's fragrant, then add all the spices, water, lentils, butter. Lock the lid, press the bean/chili button and adjust time for 20 minutes. Do a quick release. Stir and adjust salt to taste. Serve warm over basmati rice. You probably want a salad with this.
If you're making both kinds of Dal, make this first.
See also see Nepalese Lentil Soup (aka Dal) (page \pageref{nepalese-lentil-soup}), and Chickpea Curry (page \pageref{chickpea-curry}).
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