5 from 279 votes
EASY Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry
This red lentil curry uses a blend of coconut milk, diced tomatoes, and spices cooked under pressure in an Instant Pot for a creamy, mildly spiced dish. The addition of soy curls or TVP provides a protein-rich, chewy texture, while aromatics like ginger, garlic, and onion deepen the flavor. It pairs well with rice or potatoes, making a wholesome vegan meal option with comforting texture and flavors, suitable for batch cooking and storing.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
282 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 4 to 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 thumb size ginger root fresh, peeled, zested or minced
- 1 (14 ounce) coconut milk light, canned
- 1 (28 ounce) diced tomatoes fire-roasted or regular, canned
- 1 ¼ cups red lentils See Notes, dry, rinsed
- 2 cups soy curls About 2 ½ ounces by weight, or 1 cup TVP, optional
- 1 heaping tablespoon curry powder mild
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon tamari for GF or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- black pepper
- 2 ¼ cups water
For serving:
- rice cooked, or potatoes cooked
- lime
- cilantro
Instructions
- Note: to avoid a burn warning on the Instant Pot it's important to measure accurately and avoid major adjustments to the the wet/dry ratio.
- Combine all ingredients in the Instant Pot (onion - water), and stir very well. If using soy curls/TVP, these go in dry; no need to soak first. Lock on the lid, set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip the toggle to manually release the pressure. Serve with rice or potatoes, a squeeze of lime juice, and fresh cilantro, if desired. Lentil curry is also great with a dollop of plain vegan yogurt.
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Notes
- If omitting soy curls or TVP, increase red lentils to 1 ½ cups to maintain texture and protein.
- Store leftover curry in an airtight container for up to 5 days refrigerated or freeze for up to 2 months for longer preservation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
282kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
39g
(13%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Sodium
638mg
(27%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
585IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
88mg
(9%)
Iron
7.6mg
(42%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Sodium | 638mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 88mg | 9% |
| Iron | 7.6mg | 42% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.