Meal Prep Recipe Easy Lentil Curry Recipe (Stove or Instant Pot)

Description

This easy lentil curry made with curry powder, garam masala, and other spices is perfect over white rice or cauliflower rice as a vegetarian main dish or as a side with coconut chicken curry.

Yield: 4servings | Serving Size: 11/3 cups

Ingredients

1/8teaspooncumin seeds

2Roma, plum tomatoes, diced

1mediumyellow onion, diced

1tablespoonminced garlic

2teaspoonsgaram masala

1teaspooncurry powder

1teaspoonground coriander

1teaspoonsea salt

1/2teaspoon minced fresh ginger

1cupdried red lentils

4cupswater

chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

fresh lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

Instant Pot Method:

Select the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot or multicooker.

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.

Stir in the lentils plus 4 cups water.

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

Stove Method:

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.

Place the cumin seeds in the 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.

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.

To Serve

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

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