Hyderabadi Khadi Dal / Red Lentil Dry curry

Hyderabadi Masoor Ki Khadi Dal/ Red Lentil Dry curry is made from red split masoor dal. It is very simple yet delicious recipe do give it try. It goes well with roti and as well rice. I used to make it in a pressure cooker but instant pot is even easy option. I have listed both methods.

Ingredients
Red split lentil - 1 cup
Onion - 1 small
Garlic - 1 TBSP
Red chili powder - 1 TSP
Ginger - 1 inch shredded
Green chili/ Thai chili - 3 small whole
Extra virgin olive oil/Safflower oil - 1/2 TBSP
Curry Leaves - handful
Water - 3 cups
Salt - as per taste

Stove Top Method -
1. In a thick bottom pan or non-stick pan add oil. Once hot add all onion. I like Julian cut onion for this recipe. Once a bit browned in 4-5 min, add ginger, garlic and red chili powder. 
2. Add lentil, water, salt and let it come to boil in 3-4 mins. 
3. Add green chili and curry leaves and cover the lid to let lethil cook, say another 5-7 min. Instead of pan you can cook use regular pressure cooker. For that only 2 whistles are enough.  Red split masoor dal is much softer so cooks faster than green, brown masoor dal or even yellow dal. Ready to serve with roti or rice.

Instant Pot Method - 
1. Set in Sauté mode for 5 min. setting. Add oil, onion. I like Julian cut onion for this recipe. Once a bit browned add ginger, garlic and red chili powder.
2. Add lentil, water, salt and pressure cook for 3 mins. Set the instant pot for automatic release.
3. Once the steam is naturally released, mostly in 10 min, open the lid. Set IP to sauté for 2 min and add green chili and curry leaves. Ready to serve with roti or rice.