INSTANT POT CURRIED SWEET POTATO LENTILS

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Two types of lentils, sweet potatoes, and comforting spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. These curried lentils are unfussy and make for the most satisfying dinner (and lunch leftovers!)

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup diced yellow onion (about 1/2 medium onion)
3 medium cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 15-ounce can lite coconut milk
3 cups water (you can use the coconut milk can to measure - 1 1/2 cans of water = 3 cups)
1 medium sweet potato
1 cup split red lentils (rinsed and sorted)
1 cup French green lentils (rinsed and sorted)
1 tablespoon minced ginger (1 pinky-sized piece, peeled)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt + more to taste
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more to taste
Warm quinoa or rice
Fresh cilantro leaves
Toasted cashews
Red onions
Yogurt (if not vegan; or a vegan plain yogurt might do nicely too)

Steps:

  • Hit "Saute" button on Instant Pot. Add oil. When hot, add the onions. Saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and beginning to turn golden, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, and coriander and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about one one minute.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and the water. Add the ginger, sweet potato, lentils, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the release valve is in the "sealing" position. Press the "Manual" button and set the timer at 20 minutes.
  • The Instant Pot will warm up for about 5 minutes and then start cooking. After the 20 minutes is up, quick-release by flipping the release valve to "venting" (a little bit at a time at first avoid burns).
  • Once venting is complete, remove the lid of the Instant Pot. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Serve with rice or quinoa and toppings if you like.
  • Keeps in the refrigerator for about 3 days. Freezes well too!

Kashif Khan
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This curry is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The spices in the curry sauce are very warming and comforting. I also love the fact that this dish is relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Jade Amelia
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and lentils in this curry. The sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness to the dish, while the lentils add a hearty protein boost. The curry sauce is also very flavorful and creamy.


Shawn Murungweni
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This curry is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it during the week for lunch. It was just as good the second time around.


Noman Mughal
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I made this curry for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a vegan dish, so everyone could enjoy it.


Recxn Rebel
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This curry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love sweet potatoes, and they didn't even realize they were eating lentils. The curry was also a hit with my husband, who is a picky eater.


Lovely Meo
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I'm a big fan of lentils, so I was excited to try this recipe. The curry was delicious and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I served it with naan bread and it was a perfect meal.


Hahabddin Haoladar
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I had some roasted sweet potatoes in the fridge, and I just threw them in the Instant Pot with the other ingredients. The curry was delicious and easy to make.


Amy Velasquez
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sweet potatoes and lentils were cooked perfectly, and the curry sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I would definitely make this again.


Xiao San
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This curry is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The spices in the curry sauce are very warming and comforting. I also love the fact that this dish is relatively healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Dalkhaa Ganochir
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I love the combination of sweet potatoes and lentils in this curry. The sweet potatoes add a natural sweetness to the dish, while the lentils add a hearty protein boost. The curry sauce is also very flavorful and creamy.


Tayyab Rajpoot
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This curry is a great make-ahead meal. I made it on the weekend and then reheated it during the week for lunch. It was just as good the second time around.


Izibele Vangile
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I made this curry for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it. I especially liked the fact that it's a vegan dish, so everyone could enjoy it.


Tommy C
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This curry is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love sweet potatoes, and they didn't even realize they were eating lentils. The curry was also a hit with my husband, who is a picky eater.


Afaq Khan
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I'm a big fan of lentils, so I was excited to try this recipe. The curry was delicious and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I served it with naan bread and it was a perfect meal.


Itx Shani
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This curry is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. I had some roasted sweet potatoes in the fridge, and I just threw them in the Instant Pot with the other ingredients. The curry was delicious and easy to make.


Md Sajadul
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I'm not a huge fan of curry, but this dish was surprisingly good. The sweet potatoes and lentils were perfectly cooked, and the curry sauce was flavorful without being too spicy. I'll definitely be making this again.


James Shields
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This curry is a delicious and easy weeknight meal. I love that it's made in the Instant Pot, so I can just set it and forget it. The curry is flavorful and creamy, and the lentils add a nice protein boost. I served it with basmati rice and it was a h