Instant Pot Lentil Butternut Squash Curry
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- 4 cloves of garlic)
(finely chopped
- 1/2 medium onion)
(finely chopped
- 1 inch ginger)
(finely chopped
- 1 hot green chili)
(finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp garam masala)
(or curry powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper)
(or cayenne, or both
- 1 large tomato)
(chopped small
- 12 oz butternut squash raw
peeled and cubed or frozen), (or pumpkin
- 1/3 cup red lentils
- 14 oz can of coconut milk
- 1/2 cup of water
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3-4 oz of baby spinach
- lime juice and cilantro for garnish
Directions
- 1
Start the Instant Pot on sauté. Add the oil and once it has heated, add the mustard seeds and wait for them to sputter or change color. Add the chopped onion, garlic, ginger, chili and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 2
Add the spices and mix well. Add the tomatoes and a quarter cup of water and cook for 2 minutes stirring occasionally to avoid sticking.
- 3
Add the butternut squash or pumpkin, coconut milk, lentils, water and salt. Mix well to combine and pick up the tomato from the bottom of the pot. Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes. Carefully quick release the pressure slowly once cooking time is done.
- 4
Open the lid and fold in the spinach and mix thoroughly. Taste and adjust the amount of salt, heat and flavor. Add a good dash of lime juice. Garnish with pepper flakes or cilantro. Serve over rice or flat bread or with fresh dinner rolls.
- 5
Follow step 1 and 2 in a saucepan over medium heat.
Instant Pot Lentil Butternut Squash Curry
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