Step 1

Wash the lentils for 3-4 extracts of water and put aside until ready to use.

Step 2

Start the instant pot on SAUTE normal heat mode and add oil in it. Add cumin seeds, ginger, green chili and cashews to hot oil. Sauté for few seconds.

Step 3

Next, add diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Step 4

After that add cubed sweet potato and stir well.

Step 5

Add rinsed and drained lentils as well.

Step 6

Add salt, turmeric powder, cayenne pepper and coriander powder. Mix them.

Step 7

Add 4 cups water or broth and give it a good stir.

Step 8

Close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position. Press MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK mode for two minutes with NPR (natural pressure release)

Step 9

When float valves pop down, open the lid, and blend.

Step 10

If it is too thick after blending, add some water to adjust the consistency and bring it again to boil using sauté normal heat mode.

Step 11

Add some black pepper, garam masala and lemon juice.

Step 12

Finally, top it with handful of chopped cilantros.

Step 13

Red lentil sweet potato soup is ready to be served.