Whole Masoor Dal is also popularly known as Brown Lentils or Sabut Masoor ki Dal. These are basically whole red lentils which are popular all over the world.

1. 2 tablespoon olive oil
2. 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
3. 1 Green chili pepper
4. 1 medium onion diced
5. 3 cloves of Garlic minced
6. 1 inch of Ginger grated
7. 1 cup Brown lentils (Whole Masoor Dal) rinsed
8. 2.5 cups of water
9. 1 tablespoon Lime juice
10. 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
11. 1 tablespoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
12. 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) adjust to taste
13. 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
14. 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste

1. Start the pressure cooker in sauté mode and let it heat. Add oil and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds.
2. When the cumin seeds starts to splutter or change color, add green chili, onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onions become golden brown while stirring frequently.
3. Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook it till the tomatoes becomes soft.
4. Add all the spices one by one: 1/4 teaspoon tumeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 tablespoon coriander powder.
5. Add the lentils, water and stir well. Close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.
6. Change the instant pot setting to manual or pressure cook mode at high pressure for 12 mins. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
7. Open the pot. Add the lime juice and stir the dal.
8. Enjoy your lentil curry with Basmati Rice.

Final Product