Instant Pot Sweet Potato Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup lentils or a mix of (brown/green) lentils and mung beans (, soaked in warm hot water for atleast 15 mins)
• 1 tsp oil (, or use water to saute to make oil-free)
• 1/2 onion (chopped)
• 4 cloves of garlic (chopped)
• an inch of ginger (chopped)
• 1/2 or 1 hot green chile (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 to 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin or ground coriander
• 15 oz tomatoes ((2 medium tomatoes, chopped)
• 1 cup (heaping) chopped eggplant (, or use other hearty vegetables of choice)
• 1 cup cubed sweet potatoes
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 2 cups water (3 cups for saucepan)
• a big handful of spinach
• cayenne and lemon/lime to taste
• pepper flakes for garnish

Steps

1. 1

   Soak the lentils if you havent already and get the ingredients ready, Switch the IP to saute. Add oil and let it get hot.

2. 2

   Add onion, garlic, ginger, chile and a pinch of salt. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stir frequently.

3. 3

   Add spices and mix in. Add tomatoes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Mash larger pieces.

4. 4

   Add the veggies, salt, lentils and water and mix in.

5. 5

   Close the lid, to sealing, and cook on manual for 11 to 12 minutes (on high pressure). Let the pressure release naturally.

6. 6

   Fold in spinach, cayenne and lemon./lime. Let it sit for 2 mins or saute for 2 mins.. Adjust consistency if needed by adding a bit more water or non dairy milk for creamier and mix in. Taste and adjust salt, spices (add more garam masala or curry powder if needed).

7. 7

   Serve with flatbread or rice/cooked grains or as a soup with crackers.