Brown Lentil Curry
Total Time: 30 minutesYield: 4 Servings
Source: pipingpotcurry.com
Category: Grains
Ingredients
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 whole Thai Bird Chili
1 cup Onion (chopped)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
1⁄2 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
1 cup Tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup Brown Lentils (rinsed)
2 1⁄2 cups Water
1 tablespoon Lime Juice
1⁄4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1⁄4 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1⁄2 teaspoon Chili Powder
1⁄2 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 1⁄4 teaspoon Salt
Directions
- Start the pressure cooker in sauté mode on high and let it heat. Add oil and cumin seeds. Saute for 30 seconds. When the cumin seeds change color, add chili, onions, ginger and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes until the onions become golden brown while stirring frequently.
- Add tomato, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, salt, and garam masala. Stir and sauté for another 2 minutes. Add the lentils then water and stir well. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position. Change the instant pot setting to manual at high pressure for 12 minutes. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally by waiting 20 minutes.
- Open the pot. Add the lime juice and stir the dal. Stir in cilantro. Serve dal with roti, naan or rice.