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Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Coconut Curry- Instant Pot Recipe

Brenda Lanzilli
This healthy and easy dinner is ready in just 30 minutes, from start to finish. Sweet Potato and Red Lentil Curry is loaded with vegetables, and so full of flavor with a creamy coconut red curry sauce. Serve with quinoa, rice, naan bread or even a simple bed of greens. A beautiful and nourishing meal for any night of the week!
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Pressure Release 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils rinsed and drained
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1 cup sweet potato peeled, cubed
  • 1 cup carrot diced
  • 1 cup onion small dice
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger fresh, minced
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk light
  • ½ cup water or more for thinner consistency

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to the "saute" setting, and stir together the olive oil, onion, carrots, and sweet potato. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, salt, pepper, and red curry paste. Stir to combine, letting the heat from pot brighten the spices.
  • Turn off Saute setting. Add lentils and coconut milk and water.
  • Cover securely with the lid, turning the knob at the top to the "sealing" position. Press the "manual" button, then adjust the time to cook at high pressure for 10 minutes. Once the cooking is done, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 more minutes.
  • Serve hot over quinoa, rice, salad, or naan bread. Garnish with lemon or lime wedges.

Notes

For a thinner, broth like consistency, add up to 1 additional cup of water. 
Nutrition Facts are estimated
Red Lentils cook faster than brown or green. So, if you are substituting for a different variety add 5 minutes on to the pressure cooker timer.

Nutrition

Calories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 12gSodium: 235mgPotassium: 608mgFiber: 11gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 6852IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg
Keyword coconut curry, curry, curry paste, easy dinner, indian food, instant pot, instant pot curry, pressure cooker, red lentil curry, sweet potato and red lentil curry, weeknight dinner
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