Instant Pot Chevti Dal | Vegan Mixed Lentils Recipe

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Chevti Dal (also known as Trevti Dal) is a simple vegan recipe that incorporates three different types of lentils (moong dal, urad dal, and chana dal) with authentic Indian spices

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Can an authentic Indian recipe, one that has been passed down through the generations, one that marries Indian spices with plant-based protein-packed lentils, one that provides a hearty, delicious vegan meal… be so quick, simple, and adaptable to a modern appliance like the Instant Pot?  I say, if it wasn’t, I probably wouldn’t be making it!  And that’s why I love this vegan mixed lentils recipe for Chevti Dal, also known as Trevti Dal.

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Chevti Dal (also known as Trevti Dal) originates in the state of Gujarat, India, where I was born.  It is a simple, vegan recipe that incorporates three different types of lentils (moong dal, urad dal, and chana dal) with authentic Indian spices.  This recipe is near and dear to my heart because it invokes memories of walking into the house after school to the sight of my Ba (my mom’s mother) cooking dal (lentils) and the accompanying aromatic smells of savory Indian spices.

The main concept behind Chevti Dal is to cook three varieties of dals with Indian spices. And it is as simple as it sounds.  The three dals that my grandmother used in her Chevti Dal were mung dal, urad dal, and chana dal.  However, I have seen recipes out there using tuvar dal and masoor dal also.  In fact, I will change it up on occasion.

In this vegan recipe, I use the Instant Pot’s ‘Saute’ and ‘Bean/Chili’ functions to cook my Chevti Dal.  The ‘Saute’ function allows me to temper oil, which is essentially heating oil.  I then add freshly grated ginger, finely chopped garlic, and thinly sliced green chilis to the heated oil.  Then, I add the washed mixed dals, water, salt, and turmeric.  I then switch over to ‘Bean/Chili’ mode and set the timer to 15 minutes, with the valve to the ‘Sealed’ position.

Once the IP beeps to indicate that the cycle is finished, you can choose to allow the Instant Pot to naturally vent if you plan on eating the Chevti Dal later.  Or, if you’re in a hurry, simply move the valve to the ‘Venting’ position to manually release the steam (be careful here since the steam will come shooting out of the vent)  I’m not kidding, it really is as simple as that!

I like to garnish my bowl of Chevti Dal with green onions and cilantro.  Chevti Dal pairs nicely with cooked vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, zucchini, and eggplant.

Chevti Dal is packed with plant-based nutrients and minerals found in a powerful plant-based protein like lentils to make this a nutritious and tasty vegan meal.  One cup provides 6 grams of protein with minimal fat.  The macronutrients can be found in the MyFitnessPal Food Database.  Simply enter ‘Warrior In The Kitchen Gujarati Instant Pot Chevti Dal’ to access the nutrition info to add to your Food Diary.

Gujarati Instant Pot Chevti Dal | Vegan Mixed Lentils Recipe

Chevti Dal (also known as Trevti Dal) is a simple vegan recipe that incorporates three different types of lentils (moong dal, urad dal, and chana dal) with authentic Indian spices

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Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: authentic indian, chevti dal, gujarati recipe, indian recipe, indian spices, instant pot authentic indian recipe, instant pot recipes, mixed dal, mixed lentils, south asian cooking, trevti dal

Servings: 6

Calories: 128kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot

Ingredients

 

• ▢ 1 tbsp avocado oil
• ▢ 4-6 cloves garlic, minced
• ▢ 1 tsp ginger, grated
• ▢ 2-5 green chilis, sliced lengthwise
• ▢ ½ cup yellow mung (moong) dal
• ▢ ¼ cup urad dal
• ▢ ¼ cup chana dal
• ▢ 1/2 tsp turmeric
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 5 cups water
• ▢ 1/2 tsp garam masala

Instructions

• Set Instant Pot to 'Saute' mode.
• Add avocado oil, garlic, ginger, and green chilis.
• Wash all three dals (lentils) and add to Instant Pot.
• Add water, salt and turmeric and mix well.
• Close the lid on the IP. Press 'Cancel' and then 'Bean/Chili' mode and set timer to 15 minutes.
• Move valve to 'Sealing position'.
• Once timer beeps, Naturally Release. Sprinkle garam masala for light spice flavor.

Notes

1.  Feel free to play around with different types of dal.  However, make sure you keep the proportion of urad dal similar to above to maintain consistency.

Nutrition Facts

Gujarati Instant Pot Chevti Dal | Vegan Mixed Lentils Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 cup)

Calories 128 Calories from Fat 27

% Daily Value*

Fat 3g5%

Saturated Fat 0g0%

Trans Fat 0g

Polyunsaturated Fat 0g

Monounsaturated Fat 2g

Cholesterol 0mg0%

Sodium 32mg1%

Potassium 87mg2%

Carbohydrates 18g6%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 0g0%

Protein 7g14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on this site should be used as a general guideline.

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