Instant Pot Mung Beans

This is a quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for mung beans that are perfectly soft without having to soak them first. Its a healthy dish for a busy day because its full of fragrant spices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dried mung beans
• 3 cups water
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Run cold water over the mung beans to clean them

Select Saut mode on the Instant Pot after turning it on

Add the cumin seeds to the hot oil and stir them around until they start to pop

Put in the diced onions and cook until they turn golden brown

Add the coriander powder, turmeric, and garam masala and mix them in

Cook until softened after adding the chopped tomatoes

Add water and mung beans that have been rinsed

Mix well

Put the lid back on the Instant Pot and set it to Pressure Cook

Wait 12 minutes

After youre done, let the pressure drop naturally for 5 minutes and then quickly release it

Add salt, and then add fresh cilantro on top

Enjoy while hot