Go Back
Creamy Green Moong Dal: Comforting & Easy! Green Moong Dal: cook this comforting and flavorful mung bean curry in your Instant Pot. A protein-packed, vegan, and

Creamy Green Moong Dal: Comforting & Easy!

Green Moong Dal: cook this comforting and flavorful mung bean curry in your Instant Pot. A protein-packed, vegan, and gluten-free meal ready in minutes.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • ½ teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ⅛ teaspoon hing
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 2 plum tomatoes (diced)
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 cup green moong beans (split and hulled)
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon jaggery (grated)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)

Method
 

  1. Set the Instant Pot to Saute Mode and heat oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add mustard seeds and once they start to splutter, add cumin seeds and hing. Add curry leaves, onions, ginger, and garlic paste and saute for two minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes and cook for another minute, mixing well.
  4. Add turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, salt, and garam masala.
  5. Add moong beans and water and mix well.
  6. Close the Instant Pot lid with the pressure release valve to sealing and pressure cook for 15 minutes followed by 10 minute natural pressure release.
  7. Add jaggery and lemon juice and mix well.
  8. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with steamed Basmati Rice and pickled onions for a delicious gluten-free and vegan meal.

Notes

- For an extra layer of flavor, temper the spices in ghee instead of oil if not strictly vegan. - Adjust the red chili powder to your spice preference; a little goes a long way. - If the dal seems too thick after pressure cooking, add a splash of hot water to reach your desired consistency. - Store leftover green moong dal in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It thickens as it cools, so you may need to add water when reheating.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.