Instant Pot Red Lentil Curry with Sweet Potatoes

Step 1

Press the "sauté" button on the Instant Pot. Set to "normal" heat. Once it reads "hot", add the oil. When hot, add the sweet potato, onion, and salt. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to brown.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Stir in the spices (curry powder, cumin, coriander seed, cayenne pepper). Continue stirring for 30 seconds to prevent the spices from burning.

Step 3

Drizzle in 2-3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water to deglaze the pot. Stir to remove any stuck on spices or onion.

Step 4

Stir in the coconut milk, remaining vegetable broth and red lentils. Lock the lid in place and turn the pressure vent to "sealing".

Step 5

Select "high pressure" and set the timer to 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure. Allow the pressure to release naturally after the 5 minutes are up; this will take about 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

When the pressure has released, remove the lid and stir in the fresh spinach. Serve with rice or quinoa and top with green onions, fresh chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.