Turn Instant Pot on SAUTE. Add oil, once heated, add cumin and mustard seeds. Once they crakle,  add curry leaves and minced garlic and cook for 15 seconds.

Add spinach , turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala and salt and cook for 2 minutes. Add both the lentils (dals) and 2.5 cups of water. Mix well. Close the lid. Cancel Sauté. Change it to Manual 6 minutes High Pressure.

Once Instant Pot does cooking, let pressure release naturally. NPR

Add lemon juice and mix well. Adjust consistency of lentils by adding more water if needed. Adjust seasoning and salt if needed. Garnish it with chopped cilantro leaves and serve hot.

In the same pot, you can make up to 2 cups of rice using PIP - Pot In Pot method. Since the daal and rice cooks at the time . So you have one wholesome, healthy, nutritious meal in one pot.

On a medium heat, add oil in a Soup pot or Dutch oven. Once oil feels hot, add cumin and mustard seeds. Once they splutter in a minute or so, add minced garlic and curry leaves. The oil will sizzle some.

Add all other ingredients except spinach and cilantro and mix well. Cover the pot and let it simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes. Check frequently to make sure there is enough water for it to cook.