Instant Pot Basic Dhal | Rasaala

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup toor or moong dal
• 1 medium onion
• 1 or 2 medium Tomatoes
• 2-3 green chilies
• 1 tsp chili powder (I didn't use, optional)
• 1 tsp coriander powder (didn't use, optional)
• handful of spinach (optional, I had some amaranth from my backyard that I threw in)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp Salt (or to taste)
• 1 tsp oil (for sautéing )
• 1 tbsp oil/ghee if not vegan
• 1 tsp Mustard seeds
• 1 tsp cumin/jeera
• 1 pinch Hing
• 1 red chili (optional)