Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry
Hearty, flavorful vegetarian red lentil curry. Comes together in a few minutes while your Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker does the work. Serve with Cilantro, Cashews and Basmati Rice for a satisfying meal.
Servings: 4 Adults
Calories: 363kcal
Ingredients
The Base
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion chopped
- 6 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger minced
- 1 serrano halved
- 4 roma tomatoes diced
- 2 cups water
The Flavor Boost
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp yellow mustard seed
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp paprika
The Rice
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed until water is clear
- 1.5 cup water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Garnish
- cilantro chopped
- cashews chopped
Instructions
- Add all of the rice ingredients to a rice cooker and get going.
- Add all of the "Base" ingredients to your pressure cooker and cook at High pressure for 6 minutes and quick release.
- Meanwhile, heat oil in a sauté pan. Once the oil is shimmering, add all the "flavor boost" ingredients and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour mixture and 1 tsp kosher salt into lentils and stir.
- Serve with rice. Garnish with cilantro and cashews.
Nutrition
Calories: 363kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 608mg | Potassium: 697mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 675IU | Vitamin C: 13.9mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 4.6mg