Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew Recipe

Name: Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided; 8 plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups dried lentils, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles; 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 6 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice; Optional: Sliced green onions or minced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups vegetable broth
2 cups dried lentils, rinsed
2 cups water
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
6 cups hot cooked basmati or jasmine rice
Optional: Sliced green onions or minced fresh cilantro

1
Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook and stir half the onions until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes. Add tomatoes, ginger and garlic, coriander, cumin and cayenne; cook and stir 1 minute longer. Press cancel. Stir in broth, lentils, water, green chiles and remaining onion.
2
Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Just before serving, stir in cream. In a small skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add cumin seeds; cook and stir until golden brown, 1-2 minutes. Add to lentil mixture.
3
Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with green onions or cilantro.

1664

kcal

Calories

Fat

292

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 large onions, thinly sliced, divided, 8 plum tomatoes, chopped, 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pressure-Cooker Lentil Stew

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