Lentil Curry Recipe (stove Or Instant Pot)
  1. Select the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot or multicooker.

  2. Place the cumin seeds in the inner pot and toast until fragrant and browned, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic, garam masala, curry powder, coriander, salt, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in the lentils plus 4 cups water.

  4. Seal the pot and pressure-cook for 20 minutes, then allow the pressure to release naturally.

  5. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.

  6. Place the cumin seeds in the pot and toast until fragrant and browned, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic,

  7. Garam masala, curry powder, coriander, salt, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

  8. Stir in the lentils plus 4 cups water. Bring to a boil then cook covered on low, 20 to 30 minutes, until the lentils are tender and cooked.

  9. Serve the lentils over the rice or cauliflower rice, topped with cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌱Vegan🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍛Curry

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

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