Authentic Gujarati Thali

Directions

1. Rinse the 1 cup of toor daal really well and place it in an Instant Pot.
2. Pour the 2 cups of water into the Instant Pot with the daal, close the lid, and set the valve to sealed (no air should escape during the cooking process), and set it to 15 minutes.
3. Allow the Instant Pot to cool naturally. Once the valve drops open the Instant Pot.
4. Blend the daal using a hand blender until no lumps remain.
5. Place the mixture in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high heat at 5-minute intervals mixing each time until it thickens to a point where it forms a ball. This process can take about 15-20 minutes.
6. Once the mixture has thickened add the sugar and spices. This will make the mixture runny again. Mix it well and continue to cook in the microwave until the mixture is able to form a ball again.
7. Once it has thickened. Let it cool until you are able to touch it with your hands.
8. Knead the mixture for a brief 30 seconds/1 minute and then form 8-10 balls (this number can vary based on how thick you want the Vermi to be).