Name: Instant Pot Masoor Dal With Shiitake Mushrooms
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H35M0.000S
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger (from a 1-inch knob); 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 3 cloves garlic, minced; One 15-ounce can diced tomatoes; 2.5 ounces dried mushrooms (such as shiitakes); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 pound red lentils (about 2 cups); 1 dried Thai red chile; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges, for serving; Toasted coconut flakes and chopped salted roasted cashews, for serving

Directions

Special equipment:

a 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot® multi-cooker

Turn a 6-quart Instant Pot® to the normal saute setting (see Cook's Note) and add 4 tablespoons of the butter. When melted, add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the ginger, coriander, turmeric, cumin, cayenne and garlic and cook, stirring often, until the garlic and ginger are softened and the spices are fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, mushrooms, tomato paste and 4 1/2 cups water until well combined. Bring the liquid to a boil, turn off the pot and cover with the lid. Let the mushrooms sit in the liquid until softened, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the lentils, chile, 1 tablespoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Follow the manufacturer's guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook. Set to pressure cook on high for 2 minutes.
After the pressure-cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer's guide for quick release and wait until the quick-release cycle is complete. Being careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid. Remove the chile and stir in the lime juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Thin to desired consistency by adding up to 1/2 cup water. Spoon into bowls and sprinkle with the coconut, cashews and a squeeze of lime before serving.

Cook’s Note

Settings may vary on your Instant Pot® depending on the model. Please refer to the manufacturer's guide.

This recipe has been updated to more accurately recognize its origin or to add cultural context. It may differ from what was originally published or broadcast.