Lauki Dal – Opo Squash with Lentils – Instant Pot
Lauki Dal – Opo Squash with Lentils – Instant Pot
Equipment
- Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 lb Lauki (Opo Squash)
- 2 Roma Tomatoes
- ½ Onion
- ½ cup Channa Dal
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
- ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds
- ¼ tsp Asafoetida optional
- 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- ½ cup Water
Instructions
- Measure the spices
- Chop the lauki, tomatoes and onions
- Soak the dal in a cup
- Turn on the instant pot to saute medium. After it warms up add in the oil
- Add the mustard seeds and asafoetida. The seeds will sputter
- Add in the onions and garlic. Cook for a few mins
- Add in the tomatoes and all the spices
- Cook for 3 minutes
- Rinse the dal and add to the pot. Add in the lauki and 1/2 cup water
- Mix everything in the pot
- Set the instant pot to pressure cook for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally
- Lauki Dal is ready. Check the consistency and see if you like it more dry (saute on low) or wet (add little bit of water)
- Ready to serve
