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Instant Pot Red Curry Lentils Recipe

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  • Author: Nora
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A flavorful and creamy Instant Pot red curry lentils recipe that’s packed with spices and easy to prepare. This hearty dish combines brown lentils with red curry paste, garlic, ginger, and coconut milk, cooked quickly under pressure for a comforting and nutritious meal. Perfect served over rice and garnished with fresh cilantro.

Ingredients

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Lentils & Base

  • 1 1/2 cups brown lentils
  • 2 cups water
  • one 14-ounce can tomato sauce
  • 3/4 cup coconut milk

Vegetables & Aromatics

  • 1/2 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • one 1-inch knob of ginger, minced

Spices & Seasonings

  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • a few good shakes of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt (more to taste)

Finishing Touches

  • 2 tablespoons butter or ghee (optional)
  • cilantro for garnishing
  • rice for serving

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Place the brown lentils, diced onion, red curry paste, sugar (if using), garam masala, curry powder, turmeric, minced garlic, minced ginger, cayenne pepper, water, tomato sauce, and coarse salt into the Instant Pot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
  2. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set it to high pressure. Cook for 15 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally by letting the Instant Pot sit undisturbed for 10 minutes.
  3. Finish the Curry: Open the lid carefully and stir in the coconut milk and butter or ghee until fully incorporated. Taste the curry and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or spices if desired.
  4. Serve: Spoon the creamy red curry lentils over cooked rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and color. Enjoy the comforting and delicious meal!

Notes

  • This recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner using your Instant Pot.
  • You can omit the sugar for a less sweet dish, or adjust spices to your heat preference.
  • Butter or ghee adds richness but is optional for a vegan version.
  • Serve with rice to make it a complete and satisfying meal.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 268
  • Sugar: 4.3 g
  • Sodium: 339.2 mg
  • Fat: 6.9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37.3 g
  • Fiber: 16.5 g
  • Protein: 14.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Find it online: https://littlespoonbites.com/instant-pot-red-curry-lentils-recipe/