One Pot Dal Rice Recipe | Pressure Cooker Cooking

Steps

1. 1
   Thoroughly wash the toor dal and soak it for 30 minutes.
2. 2
   Place the soaked dal into the pressure cooker, then add chopped tomatoes, onions, ginger, turmeric powder, oil and salt.
3. 3
   Add water to the cooker in a quantity double that of the dal.
4. 4
   Place a stand inside the cooker with a small bowl on top of it.
5. 5
   Add the soaked basmati rice to the bowl, then sprinkle cumin seeds, oil and salt over it.
6. 6
   Add water to the bowl in a quantity double that of the rice.
7. 7
   Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium flame until it releases two whistles.
8. 8
   After opening the lid, whisk the dal thoroughly to achieve a smooth and creamy consistency.
9. 9
   Heat oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, garlic and red chilli, and let them crackle and release their aroma.
10. 10
    When the garlic turns lightly golden, add asafoetida and red chilli powder, keeping the heat low to prevent burning.
11. 11
    Immediately pour this hot tempering oil over the dal.
12. 12
    Add fresh coriander leaves and mix well.
13. 13
    Fluff the cumin rice lightly with a fork or spoon so the grains remain separate and intact.
14. 14
    The one-pot dal and rice is ready to serve.