Lentilhas na Instant Pot

Ingredientes

• 1 cup red lentils
• 2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium red onion (finely diced)
• 1/4 cup carrot (finely diced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 2 1/2 tbsp curry powder (mild or spicy up to you)
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• a pinch chili powder (*optional)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp minced ginger
• 2 cup tomato puree (passata)
• 1/2 cup water

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   1. Add the lentils with vegetable broth in the instant pot and stir, press pressure cooker mode for 7 minutes

2. 2

   2. In a separate frying pan, heat the oil and sauté diced onion, carrot, garlic, and ginger in a frying pan.

3. 3

   3. Once the diced onions and carrots are slightly softened. Add dried spices (curry powder, paprika, cumin, chili powder, and salt), and mix them well.

4. 4

   4. Add sautéed vegetables, tomato puree, and water to the instant pot, and mix well with the red lentils. Cook them in the pressure cook mode for 5 minutes. Once the red lentils are soft and tender, season and taste to see if more salt and pepper are needed. Enjoy.