Easy Instant Pot® Green Moong Dal Recipe

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.

Heat olive oil, then add onions, garlic, ginger, and cumin. Cook for about 2 minutes until tender.

Combine moong dal lentils, water, coriander, salt, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and turmeric in a multi-functional pressure cooker. Close and lock the lid.

Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure for 10 to 40 minutes using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in lemon juice and cilantro.