Prep - Work

• Wash the dals and soak for 10 to 15 minutes.

Steps

Instant Pot Method

• Set the IP in saute mode and once it is hot, add the sesame seeds and dry roast for two minutes.
• Once they start to splutter, turn the IP off and remove it from IP and allow it to cool.
• Then, grind it into a coarse powder without adding any water.
• Now, set the IP in the saute mode and add oil.
• Once the oil is hot, add the ginger-garlic paste.
• Then add the dals and saute it along with the ginger-garlic paste for a minute.
• Now add two cups of water and the salt.
• Set the IP in manual mode and cook for 10 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.
• Once the pressure is released, carefully open the lid.
• Set the IP back to saute mode and add the powdered sesame seed powder and paprika.
• Mix and mash the dal nicely. Let it simmer for two to three minutes and turn off the IP.
• That's it. Daineiiong is ready. Serve hot with rice.

Pressure Cooker Method

• Heat a pan or kadai and once it is hot, add the sesame seeds and dry roast for two minutes.
• Once they start to splutter, turn the heat off and allow it to cool.
• Then, grind it into a coarse powder without adding any water.
• Meanwhile, cook the dal by adding two cups of water for three whistles in the pressure cooker and let the pressure release.
• Once the pressure is released, mash the dal nicely.
• Heat the kadai and add oil. Once the oil is hot add the ginger garlic paste.
• Saute for a minute and add the cooked dal, powdered sesame seeds, paprika, and salt.
• Mix them all and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
• That's it. Daineiiong is ready. Serve hot with rice.