Instant Pot Lentil Curry

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4.7

63 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    232 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Instant Pot Lentil Curry

Instant Pot Lentil Curry is a creamy, easy and delicious vegan Indian curry recipe that’s made in minutes in your pressure cooker! It’s a flavorful, classic mild curry made with pantry ingredients, minimal everyday spices and spinach. It is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or more to taste
  • 1 cup (215g) red lentils rinsed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 x 15oz / 400g can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon tomato puree/paste
  • ½ a 15oz / 400g can coconut milk
  • 2 cups spinach packed, chopped
  • Juice of ½ a lemon

To serve (optional)

  • Chopped cilantro/coriander
  • Black onion seeds
  • dried chilli flakes
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Instructions

  1. Sauté onions and carrot in the oil for about 5 minutes, using the Saute function of the Instant Pot
  2. Stir in the garlic, garam masala, curry powder and chilli powder and sauté for a further minute, then press Off to stop the saute function.
  3. Stir in the lentils, water, canned tomatoes and tomato puree.
  4. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot (turn the knob to 'sealing' if you don't have a self-sealing model) and Pressure Cook for 10 minutes at high pressure.
  5. Note that it can take up to 10 minutes for the Instant Pot to pressurise before the cooking begins.
  6. Quick Release the steam (careful!), then stir in the coconut milk, spinach and lemon juice until the spinach wilts.
  7. Taste and season with salt and pepper and add more chilli powder if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 232kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 885mg (25%) Fiber 17g (68%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 6775IU (136%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 232 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 232kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Potassium 885mg 19%
Fiber 17g 68%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 6775IU 136%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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