Instant Pot Green Moong Dal

This Instant Pot Green Moong Dal recipe is your quick fix for a protein-packed meal on busy weeknights. Cooks perfectly every single time, easy recipe & you never know, this might just become your goto protein packed dal recipe for busy weeknight meals.

I often make Green Moong Dal when I don't have the time to make multiple things, and just need something nutritious and filling to go with rotis or rice. I love that this recipe is minimal effort and comes together quickly.

• 1 cup Whole Green Mung Beans
• ½ cup onion diced
• 1 cup fresh tomatoes chopped or 1 tablespoon tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 2 tablespoon ghee or oil
• 3 cups water
• salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon fresh Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon cilantro stems chopped
• 1 green chilly slit or paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ red chili powder or paprika
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ teaspoon dry mango powder

• 2 tablespoon ghee
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• ½ teaspoon red chili powder
• 2 whole red chilies