Protein Rich light dinner ? Try this quick and tasty Dal Tadka in Instant Pot |My mom Vs lazy me |

Dal Tadka Recipe | Instant Pot Recipe | Restaurant Style at Home
Craving that warm, comforting, and flavorful Dal Tadka you get at Indian restaurants? This simple home-style dal recipe is made with a mix of Gram Dal and moong dal (yellow lentils), cooked until creamy and then tempered with fragrant spices. Whether you use an Instant Pot or traditional stovetop, this dal is quick to make and packed with authentic Indian flavors

Perfect for weeknight dinners, festive meals, or when you just want a big bowl of comfort, this restaurant-style Dal Tadka pairs beautifully with steamed rice, jeera rice, or fresh chapati. Rich in protein, fiber, and goodness, it’s a healthy and wholesome meal loved by all ages.

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The best part? This recipe is made with zero voice-over, so it’s perfect for those who love peaceful cooking visuals. No talking, just the soothing sounds of real cooking – the crackle of cumin seeds, the hiss of steam, and the rich aroma of garlic frying in mustard oil. 🌿
🌟 Why You'll Love This Recipe:
✔️ No voice-over – watch and relax
✔️ Made in Instant Pot – no standing near the stove
✔️ Desi tadka with mustard oil – authentic flavor
✔️ Ghar ka swad, restaurant-style feel
✔️ Healthy, protein-packed, and vegetarian
✔️ Perfect with rice or roti

✨ Ingredients:
1.5 cup Gram dal (Chana dal)
0.5 cup yellow moong dal
2 Glass Water for cooking
2 tbsp mustard oil (kacha ghani)
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 curry leaves
2 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
4–5 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
1 onion (finely chopped)
1-inch ginger (grated or shredded)
1 tomato (chopped)
Salt, red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder
Fresh chopped cilantro

🔥 Cooking Steps:
Wash and pressure cook dals in Instant Pot – 15 minutes.
Remove foam after cooling.
Prepare tadka with mustard oil, spices, and veggies.
Mix tadka into dal and boil for 5–10 minutes on steam mode.
Set to keep warm – stays hot till dinner time!
This dal is best served with steamed rice, jeera rice, or hot roti/phulka.

Step-by-Step Instructions:
Pressure Cook the Dal in Instant Pot
Add washed Gram dal (Chana dal) and moong dal to the pot with water.
Select Pressure Cook, set time for 15 minutes, and let it cook.
Once done, allow it to natural release.
Open the lid, stir well, and remove any foam (malai) formed on top.
Prepare the Tadka (Tempering):
Heat mustard oil in a wok until hot (you’ll smell its raw aroma change).
Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
Add curry leaves, cloves, and cinnamon stick.
Add chopped garlic and sauté until golden brown.
Add onions and cook until soft and golden.
Add ginger, chopped cilantro, and tomatoes.
Sauté until the tomatoes become soft and the mixture turns into a nice masala.
Add salt, turmeric, red chili, coriander powder.
Cook until oil separates slightly and spices are well roasted.
Combine Dal and Tadka:
Pour the tadka directly into the cooked dal in the Instant Pot.
Mix everything nicely so the flavors blend well.

Final Boil & Keep Warm:
Set the Instant Pot to Steam for 5–10 minutes to bring it to a nice boil.
Click Cancel and then set it to Keep Warm.
Close the lid. The dal will stay hot and fresh till dinner!

🥄 Serving Suggestions:
Serve this comforting dal with:
Steamed basmati rice or jeera rice
Roti, phulka, or even paratha
Add a squeeze of lemon or ghee on top for extra flavor
Side of salad, papad, or achar for a complete meal

📍 Filmed in Hinglish style – using desi techniques and traditional flavours with modern kitchen tools like the Instant Pot.

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How did it turn out for you? What do you like it best with — rice or roti
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