Instant Pot Lentil Curry
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Instant Pot Lentil Curry
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Learn how to cook Instant Pot Lentil Curry (Pressure Cooker Lentil Curry) with simple, long shelf life pantry ingredients! This creamy, hearty & flavorful curried lentils recipe is super easy to make & done in 45 mins. Budget-friendly, filling, & satisfying vegetarian meal (with vegan options).
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (400g) whole lentils (green or brown)
- 3.5 cups (875ml) unsalted chicken stock (or vegetable stock/water) (If you're not using coconut milk, use 3.75 cups (938ml) stock)
- 3 tablespoons (24g) curry powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt (add more later)
Flavor Enhancing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30g) ghee (substitutions: unsalted butter or olive oil)
- 8 cloves (23g) garlic , minced
- 1 (220g) medium onion , diced or minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger , minced
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) Regular soy sauce
- ½ - 1 teaspoon (1.4g - 2.8g) cayenne pepper
- ¼ cup (60g) tomato paste
- ¼ - ½ cup (63ml - 125ml) coconut milk (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Onion & Garlic: Heat up Instant Pot using "Sauté More" function. Wait until the indicator says "HOT". Add 2 tbsp (30g) ghee to the Instant Pot. Add in diced onions, then saute for 3 minutes. Add in minced garlic, ginger, ¼ cup (60g) tomato paste, 3 tbsp (24g) curry powder, and ½ - 1 tsp (1.4g - 2.8g) cayenne pepper, then saute for another minute. *Curry Powder Tip: Different Curry Powder vary in taste, aroma, quality. Make sure to taste & adjust accordingly. Best to use High Quality Curry Powder when possible. *Spicy Level Tip: Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to how spicy you want your lentil curry. For reference, we used mild spicy curry powder with ½ tsp (1.2g) cayenne pepper, and it was mild-medium spiciness.
- Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour in 1 cup (250ml) unsalted chicken stock, then deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.
- Pressure Cook Lentil Curry: Add in 1 tbsp (15ml) regular soy sauce, ½ tsp table salt, then give it a quick mix. Add in 2 cups (400g) of whole lentils and 2.5 cups (625ml) unsalted chicken stock. Make sure the lentils are submerged in the liquid. *Note: If you're not using the coconut milk at the end, add in an extra ¼ cup (63ml) unsalted chicken stock here. With Venting Knob in Venting Position, close the lid, then turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position. -Green Lentils: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 10 minutes, then 10 minutes Natural Release. -Brown Lentils: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 8 minutes, then 10 minutes Natural Release. After 10 minutes, release the remaining pressure by turning the Venting Knob to Venting position. Remove the lid carefully.
- Season & Add Coconut Milk: Give it a few quick stirs, then mix in ¼ cup (63ml) coconut milk. Taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt (roughly 1 - 2 large pinches of salt). Add in more coconut milk as desired.
- Garnish & Serve Curried Lentils: Garnish Curried Lentils with finely chopped cilantro or green onions. Enjoy this Easy Instant Pot Lentil Curry over rice or your favorite side dishes!
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Notes
- Lentil Curry Ingredients Substitutions
- If you don't have some of the ingredients, here are some substitution suggestions.
- ¼
- ¼
- *Rate Recipe: If you've tried the recipe, don't forget to Rate the Recipe in the Comments Section. Thank you!
- Onion: 2 teaspoons onion powder
- Garlic: 1¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Ghee: unsalted butter, or olive oil
- Unsalted Chicken Stock: vegetable stock or cold water
- Coconut Milk is a flavor enhancer and balancer, but it is optional if you don't have it on hand. You will need another ¼ cup of stock if you're not using coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
499mg
(21%)
Potassium
965mg
(28%)
Fiber
20g
(80%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
289IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4- 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 965mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 20g | 80% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 289IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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