Step 1

Select the Sauté setting on your Instant Pot or multicooker.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Stir in the lentils plus 4 cups water.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Heat a large pot over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Place the cumin seeds in the pot and toast until fragrant and browned, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, onion, garlic,

Step 7

garam masala, curry powder, coriander, salt, and ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

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