Chana Dal
Ingredients
- Chickpeas: 1 c
- Oil or ghee: 1 tbsp
- Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
-
Serrano pepper:
1
split in half but still intact
- Water: 2 ½ c
- Onion masala : ½ c
- Salt: 1 tsp
- Garam masala: ¼ tsp
- Black pepper: ¼ tsp
- Cayenne: ¼ tsp
Cookware
- Instant pot
Method
Soak the chickpeas for .
- chickpeas: 1 cup
Press the saute button on the instant pot, add oil or ghee and allow it to heat up for a minute. Add cumin seeds and serrano pepper.
- oil or ghee: 1 tbs
- cumin seeds: 1 tsp
- serrano pepper: 1
Once the cumin seeds begin to brown, add water, Onion Masala, salt, garam masala, black pepper and cayenne and mix.
- water: 2.5 cups
- Onion Masala : ½ cup
- salt: 1 tsp
- garam masala: ¼ tsp
- black pepper: ¼ tsp
- cayenne: ¼ tsp
Secure the lid and cook for on high pressure.
Naturally release pressure for at least 15 minutes.