Cook the Lentils

In An Instant Pot

• Rinse toor dal with water and add it to an instant pot along with green mangoes, turmeric powder, and 3 cups of water. Stir to combine.
• Tip – You can also add the mango pit while cooking the dal. It is fun to suck them once the dal is ready.
• Secure the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
• Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 10 minutes at high pressure.
• Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
• Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid of the instant pot.
• Mash the cooked dal lightly with the back of a ladle.

In A traditional Pressure Cooker

• Rinse 1 cup of toor dal with water and add it to a pressure cooker along with ½ cup peeled and sliced raw mangoes, ½ teaspoon turmeric powder, and 4 cups of water. Stir to combine.
• Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove the cooker from the heat and let the pressure release completely.
• Close the lid of the cooker and cook the dal on high heat for one whistle.
• Open the lid and mash the cooked dal lightly with the back of a ladle.

Temper The Dal

• Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat.
• When the ghee is hot, add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, asafetida, and dry red chilies, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
• Add red chili powder to the pan and immediately pour the cooked dal into the pan.
• Add some water to thin down the dal and salt and mix well.
• Check for salt and add more if needed.
• Bring the dal to a boil.
• Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or phulka.