Instant Pot Yellow Dal

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup yellow split peas
• 3 cups water
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

• TEMPERING (Tadka)
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 small oinion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 2 cloves garlic, sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. Add peas, water, turmeric, and salt to Instant Pot
2. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes
3. Natural release for 10 minutes
4. Whisk the dal to make it creamy
5. Make Tempering while the peas cook. Heat oil in a small pan on stovetop
6. Add cumin seeds (let them sizzle). Add onions and garlic. Fry until golden brown. Stir in chili powder.
7. Pour the sizzling hot oil mixture over the cooked dal.