Instant Pot Spiced Lentil Rice
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups yellow lentils
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 large chopped onion
- 3 cloves crushed garlic
- 2 red bell peppers
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon mixed spices
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large chopped potato
- 4 cups water
Preparation
Wash the rice.
Wash the lentils.
In the Instant Pot bowl, add the oil and set to sauté mode.
Add the onion, garlic, red pepper, tomato paste, mixed spices, turmeric, cumin, and black pepper, and stir until dry or fragrant.
Add the potatoes and stir briefly.
Add the water, rice, and lentils, and stir to combine.
Secure the lid and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
Allow for natural pressure release.
Notes
Using an Instant Pot saves time and promotes healthy cooking as it allows you to start it and do other tasks, with natural pressure release and a keep-warm function.
