One pot (Instant Pot!) Lentil Curry. Super flavourful, hearty, warming & satisfying. Perfection!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups green lentils
1.5 tsp of coconut or olive oil
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon water, divided
1 small shallot, sliced
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 hefty piece of ginger, minced (3 inches worth?)
1.5 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to-taste
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 can full fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Chopped raw spinach for serving
Raw sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to sauté & add the oil
Once the oil has heated, add the 1-tablespoon of water, shallot, ginger & garlic. Sauté until the shallot is is translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add the remaining dry spices and stir
Add the lentils, coconut milk, nutritional yeast & 1 cup of water and mix well
Hit cancel to stop the sauté function, put on the lid (seal), and then pressure cook on high for 15 minutes
Once curry is done, let the pressure release naturally (about 15-20 min)
Remove lid &stir in the lemon juice
Serve hot over rice or quinoa, toss in some raw spinach and top with cilantro & sesame seeds. Also delicious served with warm naan!