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How To Make How to Cook Lentils (Dals/Pulses) in a Pressure Cooker
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0 Min Prep
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30 Min Cook
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4 Servings
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Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup Yellow Moong Dal (Split) - or any other dal
2 cups Water - or as needed
Instructions
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To begin making lentils in the pressure cooker, first thoroughly wash the lentils under running liquid.strain the lentils completely and toss in the washed lentils into the pressure cooker.
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Next toss in enough liquid so there is at least 2 inches of liquid above the lentils.
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Place the lid on the pressure cooker, place the weight on it and stew until you hear 2 whistles.After 2 whistles, turn the toasty to low and stew for 3 to 4 moments and then turn off the toasty.Once this is done, wait for the pressure to release completely before opening the cooker.
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Remember, the making process continues in the pressure cooker even when the toasty is turned off and for as long as the pressure is retained in the cooker.
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This process may take up to 10 moments.You will know that the pressure is released completely when you raise the weight gently and there is no whistling sound or pressure releasing vigorously.
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If you are able to lift and remove the whistle with ease, you know it is time to open the cooker.Once you open the cooker, gently press the lentils with the back of a spoon or between your fingers to check if they're cooked through.
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They should be soft and disintegrate easily.
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The lentils are now ready for use them as desired.You can which can use this method to stew lentils and pulses when making Dals, Sambars and various other lentil curries like Masoor Gassi, Black Eyed Peas Stew, Horsegram And Coconut Curry.
Recipe Information
Cuisine South Indian Recipes
Course Side Dish
Diet Vegetarian
Total Time 30 mins
Recipe Time chart
Preparation Time
0 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
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