Multi Cooker Red Lentil Dahl

This comforting and flavoursome multi cooker red lentil dahl is ready in less than 30 minutes.

I love this Multi Cooker Red Lentil Dahl for so many reasons. First of all it tastes amazing. The selection of spices work so well together to create a bold curry flavour. Secondly, it's such a cheap meal to make! This whole dinner cost less than $10. Finally, it's ready in less than 30 minutes in the multi cooker. You can't go wrong!

This is a great to meal to make if you haven't meal planned. Most of these ingredients are pantry staples so this dinner can be easily whipped up with little effort. It's a good way to turn over pantry stock too. I know lentils sometimes spend months or even years in the pantry - use them up!

How to make multi cooker red lentil dhal:

To begin, turn the multi cooker to sauté mode and add the oil. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until starting to turn golden, then add the ginger and chilli. Next add all of the spices and seasonings, allowing them to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Then, add the tomatoes, coconut cream and water and give it a good stir. Pour in the red lentils and stir again.

Put the lid on the multi cooker and set it to Manual (Pressure cook) for 10 minutes. When that time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid and give it a really good stir. Serve with steamed rice, roti, mango chutney and natural yoghurt.

If you love your multi cooker as much as me, be sure to check out my other speedy meals like Multi Cooker Mexican Chicken and Rice and Multi Cooker Beef Ragu

COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT Multi cooker red lentil dahl:

Can I make this on the stove top? Sure thing. Simply complete the first 4 steps of the recipe in a large pot over a medium to low heat. When all the ingredients have been added, turn the heat up and bring the pot to the boil. Then reduce the heat down to a simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the dhal from sticking to the bottom and cook until the lentils are soft.

Will this keep well in the freezer? Yes. Freeze in an airtight container for up to three months. Defrost overnight and reheat in the microwave or in a pot on the stove top.

Which brand of Multi Cooker do I use? I use a Russell Hobbs Express Chef Digital Multi Cooker which I was gifted and I really love it. So many different functions I haven't even tried yet. I have mainly been using the pressure cooking manual mode. 

What are the other names for a Multi Cooker? In the USA they are called Instant Pots. In New Zealand and Australia they can be called Magic pot, Digital Pressure cooker, All in one cooker & Crockpot express. 

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If you want to make this recipe gluten free: Always check the label on processed foods, including sauce bottles.

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Multi cooker red lentil dahl

Yield: 6 serves

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

A delicious dahl packed with spice and ready in less than 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 Tbsp crushed ginger
• 1 tsp crushed red chilli
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 Tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp honey
• 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)
• 1 can coconut cream (400ml)
• 3 cups water
• 375g dried red lentils

Instructions

1. Set the multi cooker to sauté and add the oil.
2. Sauté the onion for 5 minutes until starting to turn golden, then add the ginger and chilli. Stir together.

3. Add all of the spices and seasonings. Allow them to cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
4. Next add the tomatoes, coconut cream and water and give it a good stir. Pour in the red lentils and stir again.
5. Put the lid on the multi cooker and set it to Manual (Pressure cook) for 10 minutes.

6. Allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid and give it a really good stir then serve.
7. Serve with steamed rice, roti, mango chutney and natural yoghurt.

Notes

• Always check the label on processed foods, including sauce bottles, to ensure they are completely gluten free.
• Stovetop instructions: Simply complete the first 4 steps in a large pot over a medium to low heat on the stove top. When all the ingredients have been added, turn the heat up and bring the pot to the boil. Then reduce the heat down to a simmer for 30-40 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the dhal from sticking to the bottom and cook until the lentils are soft.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 232Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 1299mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 7gSugar: 7gProtein: 13g

Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.

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