Dal Chawal : Pot in Pot Rice and Dal
Dal Chawal, or Dal Bhat, is a simple, hearty comfort food of lentils and rice.
Servings: 6
Calories: 279kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot or pressure cooker
Ingredients
For the Rice
- 1 ½ cups rice
- 2 cups water use more for softer rice
- 1 tsp ghee
- Salt to taste
For the Dal
- ¾ cup masoor dal or dal of choice
- 1 Tbsp ghee or oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ⅛ tsp hing optional
- ½ tsp salt to taste
- Lemon juice
- 2 ½ cups water
Instructions
For the Rice
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, at least 3 times.
- Add the rice and water to a pot that will fit inside the Instant Pot.
- Add salt and ghee. Cover and set aside.
For the Dal
- Rinse the dal.
- Heat oil on saute mode of Instant Pot. Add cumin and hing. Let it sizzle for about 10 seconds, then add turmeric powder.
- Add rinsed dal, salt, and water.
Together
- Insert a trivet to raise the rice pot above the dal. The rice pot should not be touching the water.
- Cover and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice.
Video
Nutrition
Calories: 279kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg