Instant Pot Lentil Curry
We’ve got an Instant Pot Lentil Curry recipe that brings together warm, comforting spices with the wholesome goodness of lentils. This one-pot dish is perfect for busy nights, offering a quick, flavourful meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tbsp Ginger minced
- 1 Red Chili deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Ground Paprika
- 200 g Red Lentils rinsed and drained
- 500 ml Water
- 400 g Chopped Tomatoes
- Salt to taste
- Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the vegetable oil. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and chopped red chili. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the ground turmeric, cumin, coriander, and paprika. Stir well to combine with the onion mixture.
- Add the rinsed red lentils, water, and chopped tomatoes to the Instant Pot. Stir everything together.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Open the lid carefully and stir the lentil curry. Season with salt to taste.
- Serve the lentil curry hot, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 14gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.02gSodium: 156mgPotassium: 753mgFiber: 17gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 274IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 6mg
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