Garlic Tadka Dal/ Lentils with Caramelized Garlic (Edit recipe)

Instant Pot Dal

1. Put instant pot on saute mode and add 1 tbsp ghee/oil
2. Add the mustard seeds and let them splutter
3. Add the chopped onions and ginger and saute them till soft
4. Add the turmeric, the remaining chilli powder and salt. Saute for a few minutes
5. Wash the toor dal and pour it into the Instant pot with 3 cups of water.
6. Add 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 green chilli and 1/2 tsp of turmeric
7. Pressure cook the dal on manual mode in the instant pot for 15 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.

Hot Tempered oil

1. Add the remaining ghee/oil in a small pan and heat to medium
2. Add in the cumin when the ghee/oil is hot and let the cumin seeds bloom
3. Add the dry red chilli and the chopped garlic and let them caramelize for a minute so that all the flavors are infused in the oil
4. Once caramelized switch off the heat and add the remaining chilli powder.
5. Pour the hot tempering in the pot of the cooked dal.
6. Garnish with cilantro.