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Green Lentil Curry (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

This Vegan Green Lentil Curry recipe can be in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop for one quick, easy, healthy and delicious Indian inspired dish!

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A good curry is my kind of comfort food, and my go-to when I do not feel like cooking very much. Throw a few flavorful ingredients together, and you can have one healthy and delicious meal ready to enjoy right away or have on hand to enjoy throughout the week. It’s a win all around, and this delightful green lentil coconut curry is no exception.

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Recipe Features

  • Super easy to make.
  • Bursting with big flavors, and delightful textures.
  • Packed with protein and fiber.
  • Great enjoyed right away, or meal prepped for some excellent leftovers.
  • Gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, nut-free, refined sugar-free.
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What Ingredients are Needed to Make Green Lentil Curry?

  • Oil.
  • Onion.
  • A special spice blend.
  • Green lentils.
  • Coconut milk.
  • Coconut sugar.
  • Apple cider vinegar.
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How-to Make Instant Pot Lentil Curry – Step by Step

Top Tips for Making Green Lentil Curry

Can I use brown lentils instead of green lentils?

Yes. No further adjustments necessary.

  • The coconut sugar can be replaced with any sweetener of your choosing.
  • For a sugar-free lentil curry, we love this sugar-free sweetener.
  • Thrive Market makes my absolute favorite canned coconut milk.
  • Vinegar can be replaced with lemon juice if you would prefer.
  • If you prefer a creamier and wetter curry (more like a dal), stir in 1/2 cup-1 cup more of coconut milk at the very end right before serving.
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How Do I Serve Green Lentil Curry?

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Green Lentil Curry (Instant Pot + Stovetop)

This Vegan Green Lentil Curry recipe can be in an Instant Pot pressure cooker or on the stovetop for one quick, easy, healthy and delicious Indian inspired dish!
4.60 from 5 votes
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Course: Entrées, Instant Pot, Sides, Vegan
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Instant Pot coming to pressure time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 1/2 cups green lentils
  • 1 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk +optional extra; see ‘Tips’ above
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • sea salt or pink salt to taste

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions

  • Set your Instant Pot to saute mode. Add oil and chopped onion. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add spices (curry through red chili flakes). Stir. Let saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add lentils and coconut milk. Stir.
  • Add water. Stir.
  • Place lid on, set valve to sealing. Cook on manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
  • Press cancel, release steam and remove lid.
  • Stir in vinegar. Salt to taste.
  • Optionally (see ‘Tips’ section above in post), stir in extra coconut milk.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Stovetop Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and onion. Saute for five minutes.
  • Add spices (curry through red chili flakes). Stir and let cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add lentils, milk and 2 ½ cups of water.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, turn heat down to a simmer. Let simmer for 45 minutes or until lentils are tender and most of the liquid has been reduced.
  • Stir in vinegar. Salt to taste. Optionally, stir in extra coconut milk (see ‘Tips’ section above in post).
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Please refer to the post above for valuable information!
Also see our: Cauliflower Rice Curry.
You might also like Vegetarian Instant Pot Recipes and Vegetarian Indian Food Recipes.
You might like: How to Sprout Lentils.
Also see: Zucchini Curry.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 616kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Sodium: 36mg | Potassium: 1225mg | Fiber: 31g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 10mg
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7 Comments

  1. I’ve been looking for new healthy instant pot recipes 🙂 This will be perfect for fall! Love the pink salt suggestion

  2. This looks so creamy and delicious! I’ve never tried cooking lentils in coconut milk before! I bet it’s amazing. I’m so excited to try it!

  3. Once the weather cools down, I’ll defiantly be bringing out my crockpot and making this.