Mung Bean and Coconut Curry

Step 1

In a large pot (I like to use my Dutch oven) heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the cumin seeds and cook for about 1 minute, until they just begin to darken.

Step 3

Add the garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it has browned, but watch it very carefully so that it doesn't burn.

Step 4

Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine, then add ginger, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne.

Step 5

Sauté this mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 6

Add the water and mung beans. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring the mixture once or twice.

Step 7

Taste a few mung beans to make sure they are cooked. If they are, stir in the coconut milk, and increase the heat to medium-high.

Step 8

Once the curry comes to the boil turn off the heat. Stir in the cilantro and the juice of one lime. Taste and decide whether you'd like to add the second lime as well.

Step 9

Serve hot.

Step 10

Using the sauté function, heat your Instant Pot on normal heat. Add the cooking oil, and then add the cumin seeds and cook them for approximately one minute, until they sizzle.

Step 11

Add the garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until it has browned, but watch it very carefully so that it doesn't burn.

Step 12

Add the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine, then add ginger, coriander, turmeric, salt, and cayenne. Sauté this mixture for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 13

Add 3 cups of water and the mung beans. Place the lid on your Instant Pot and put on manual pressure cook HIGH setting for 10 minutes. It should take about 15 minutes to come to pressure.

Step 14

Allow the pressure to release naturally (this should take about 20-30 minutes) and remove the lid once safe.

Step 15

Stir in the coconut milk, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve!