In a large bowl, rinse yellow split peas till water runs clear. Then cover with water and allow peas to soak for at least 30mins
While peas are soaking, thinly slice onion and pepper
With InstaPot set to saute, allow oil to heat and begin to saute cinnamon stick with onion and pepper
Rinse and drain peas, add to pot and saute for 3-5 mins. Season with salt, black pepper and turmeric
Cancel saute mode on Instapot, pour over water and seal pot with lid
Set pot to pressure for 23 mins. After 23 minutes, timer will buzz. Turn off pot and allow InstantPot to slow release, indicator on lid will drop to allow lid removal
Open lid and vigorously swivel the dhal till smooth, taste for salt and adjust as needed
Thinly slice garlic cloves and add to small pot of oil with Geera (Cumin) seeds, Fry till fragrant, garlic and geera should turn a darken and slightly burn
In one swift motion, tip the small pot of oil, geera and garlic upside down into Dhal. Cover and allow tempered mixture to infuse dhal for 1-3 minutes
Stir and garnish with thinly sliced scallion or cilantro