Description
These Instant Pot Red Curry Lentils are a flavorful and comforting dish that comes together quickly for a satisfying meal. The creamy coconut milk, spicy red curry paste, and earthy lentils create a delicious Thai-inspired curry that pairs perfectly with rice or naan.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed
- 1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or water
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (plus more to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add oil and cook onion for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add Flavors: Add garlic, ginger, red curry paste, and cumin. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Cook Lentils: Stir in red lentils, coconut milk, broth, and soy sauce. Scrape up any bits on the bottom to prevent a burn notice.
- Pressure Cook: Lock the lid and set to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Release Pressure: Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
- Season and Serve: Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve over rice or with naan, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Add a handful of spinach after cooking for extra greens.
- For extra heat, stir in chili flakes or a chopped chili with the aromatics.
- This dish thickens as it sits—add a splash of water or broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
