10 minutes4 portionscoconut milk

Curried Lentils

By Anabella Alfaro

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4 Portions

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10 Minutes

Curried Lentils
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Total Time: 10 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Yield: 4 Portions

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups lentils, cooked
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 small white onion, cut into chunks
  • 1 tbsp ground garlic
  • 1 tomato, peeled and diced
  • 1 small piece Ginger, peeled
  • 14 oz (400ml) coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp curry powder
  • ½ tbsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Hot Pepper I used chili flakes
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped Coriander, for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot® and add the lentils that have been soaking overnight with the same amount of fresh water.
  2. Close and lock the Instant Pot lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, Normal, and set time to 10 Minutes.
  3. When done cooking, press Cancel and turn the steam release handle to Venting. Once all the pressure has been released, open the Instant Pot® lid. Remove and set the cooked lentils aside. (If there is water left, strain).
  4. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute and set time to 20 Minutes. Add a bit of olive oil and sauté the onion, garlic, tomato, and ginger until softened.
  5. Add the coconut milk, curry, turmeric, lemon zest, and hot pepper. Mix. Blend everything and return to the pot.
  6. Return the cooked lentils along with the salt to taste, let cook for a minute, and you’re done!

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