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    Low Syn Lentil Curry (Instant Pot and Stove Top recipe)

    May 29, 2012 6 Comments

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    Dig into a bowl of this Delicious Low Syn Lentil Curry with the Coconut Milk

    Slimming Eats Low Syn Lentil Curry (Instant Pot recipe) - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

    I love lentils, they are budget friendly, great source of protein and can be used for a variety of different recipes.

    I also keep a bag of red lentils in my pantry, along with green and brown lentils. Red lentils are great in soups and dhal type curries, while the green and brown varieties have more of a bite and are fabulous in place of ground meat like  this Sweet Potato and Lentil Chilli, Lentil Bolognese and Lentil Shepherds Pie

    Slimming Eats Low Syn Lentil Curry (Instant Pot recipe) - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

    This lentil curry is so easy to make and won’t break the budget, most of the ingredients are ones you pretty much always have stocked up in the pantry. It’s packed full of flavour.

    Do you own an Instant Pot ? Then this can also be cooked in an Instant Pot as well as stove top.

    If you haven't heard of an Instant Pot you are seriously missing out. It is the best kitchen gadget I have purchased. I would even put it above my actifry and that's saying something. I love this thing so much, that I almost use it EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.

    It seriously tops every kitchen appliance I have ever bought.

    It is basically a 7in1 cooker, and it slow cooks, pressure cooks, saute's, has settings for soup, chilli, rice, porridge and even makes yoghurt (I haven't tried that yet).

    Check out my other: Instant Pot Recipes

    Click here to read more about the instant pot on Amazon

    Slimming Eats Low Syn Lentil Curry (Instant Pot recipe) - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

    This amazing lentil curry is gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian friendly and is suitable for freezing

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Low Syn Lentil Curry
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    40 mins
    Total time
    50 mins
     
    This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

    Extra Easy - 2 syns per serving
    Green/SP - 2 syns per serving
    WW Smart Points - 3
    Author: Slimming Eats
    Serves: 4
    Ingredients
    • 1 onion
    • 1 carrot
    • 1 zucchini (courgette)
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1 tsp of grated ginger
    • 2 red chilli’s, finely chopped
    • 1 cup (240ml) of red lentils
    • 3 cups (720ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
    • 1 cup (240ml) of light coconut milk (8 syns)
    • 1 tsp of cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
    • 2 bay leaves
    • fresh coriander
    • Olive oil spray
    Method
    1. Add the onion to a food processor and blitz till finely chopped.
    2. Spray a Large saucepan with olive oil spray. Add the onion and cumin seeds and fry for 3 mins.
    3. Add the ginger, garlic and turmeric and fry for a further few mins.
    4. Add the carrot and zucchini to the food processor and blitz till finely chopped
    5. Add the carrot, zucchini, lentils, chilli's and spices to the pot and mix to coat.
    6. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer for approx 30 mins, until most of liquid is absorbed, stir through coconut milk till heated
    7. Top with some fresh chopped coriander and serve with your choice of sides.
    8. Enjoy!!
    Notes
    NOTE: light coconut milk varies in syns, so be sure to check the syn value of the brand you use

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    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 Calories: 133.4 Fat: 4.4g Saturated fat: 3.1g Carbohydrates: 18.2g Sugar: 1.7g Sodium: 762.1mg Fibre: 5.9g Protein: 7g Cholesterol: 3.8mg
    3.5.3217

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Instant Pot Low Syn Lentil Curry
     
    Print
    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    25 mins
    Total time
    35 mins
     
    This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

    Extra Easy - 2 syns per serving
    Green/SP - 2 syns per serving
    WW Smart Points - 3
    Author: Slimming Eats
    Serves: 4
    Ingredients
    • 1 onion
    • 1 carrot
    • 1 zucchini (courgette)
    • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
    • 1 tsp of grated ginger
    • 2 red chilli’s, finely chopped
    • 1 cup (240ml) of red lentils
    • 3.5 cups (840ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
    • 1 cup (240ml) of light coconut milk (8 syns)
    • 1 tsp of cumin seeds
    • 2 teaspoons of ground cumin
    • 2 teaspoons of ground coriander
    • 1 teaspoon of turmeric
    • 2 bay leaves
    • fresh coriander
    • Olive oil spray
    Method
    1. Add onion to a mini food processor and pulse till finely chopped, remove
    2. Add the carrot and zucchini to the food processor and pulse till finely chopped, remove
    3. Turn on Instant Pot
    4. Switch to saute mode
    5. Spray with spray oil
    6. Add the onion and cumin seeds and fry for 3 mins to soften onions.
    7. Add in ginger, garlic and turmeric and stir to coat.
    8. Add the carrot, zucchini, lentils, chilli and spice and mix.
    9. Pour in the stock
    10. Add lid
    11. Switch valve to sealed
    12. Set to high pressure 10 mins.
    13. Once Instant Pot beeps to signal finished
    14. Press cancel to switch off from keep warm mode
    15. Allow a natural pressure release for 10 mins.
    16. Remove lid
    17. Switch to saute and stir through coconut milk until all mixed in
    18. Serve with choice of sides and top with fresh chopped coriander
    Notes
    NOTE: light coconut milk varies in syns, so be sure to check the syn value of the brand you use

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    Nutrition Information
    Serving size: 1 Calories: 133 Fat: 4.4 Saturated fat: 3.1 Carbohydrates: 18.2 Sugar: 1.7 Sodium: 762.1m Fibre: 5.9 Protein: 7 Cholesterol: 3.8mg
    3.5.3217

     

     

     

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    Comments

    1. frugalfifer says

      May 29, 2012 at 3:16 pm

      looks really tasty, will be trying it soon.

    2. Sharon Langdale says

      April 01, 2019 at 10:10 am

      Got an Instant Pot for Mother’s Day and gave this recipe a go to try it out. The curry is delicious and I’m really pleased with my new present. I can’t wait to try some more of your recipes in it.

    3. Wendy says

      June 02, 2019 at 4:58 pm

      I haven’t cooked with lentils before, Do you use dry lentils or jars ? What would the measurements be for both please?

      Thank you?

    4. Shevy (Slimming Eats) says

      June 03, 2019 at 8:43 am

      it is dry lentils for this recipe. Enjoy

    5. Morgan says

      March 28, 2020 at 8:46 pm

      Is it dried red chili’s or regular?

    6. Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      March 29, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      fresh, but use dried if that is all you have 🙂

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