Place all ingredients except Niter Kibbeh into a pot that fits inside your Instant Pot and cover the pot. In the liner of the Instant Pot, place 2 c of water and a trivet. Place the lentils bowl on top of the trivet.
Steam with the vent closed for 5 mins, and release pressure quickly.
Heat a small saucepan and put in the Niter Kibbeh. Once it melts, add the lentils and a little bit of water and mix well. Let the mixture bubble and thicken a little more, and allow time for it to meld with the Niter Kibbeh (about 4-5 minutes). Serve warm.
TO PREPARE ON THE STOVETOP: Heat a pan and melt the Niter Kibbeh. Sauté onions and garlic in this, and once the onions are slightly browned, add lentils and spices. Add ⅔ c of water, cover the pan, and cook the lentils until tender and done (about 15 minutes).
Remove lid and stir and cook until thickened. Serve warm.
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