~< Instant Pot Mulligatawny Soup >~

Ingredients :

1 cup soaked Masoor dal

3 Celery stalk, diced

1 apple, diced 

1 medium onion

2 Jalapeno 

5 cloves garlic

1 tsp ginger paste

6 fresh curry leaves

2 bay leaves

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp garam masala

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice

4 cups water

Salt to taste

Directions :

1. Turn IP in medium saute mode. Add oil, bay leaf and onions. Cook till onion turn pink. 

2. Add jalapeno, curry leaves, ginger, garlic. Mix and cook for 2-3 minutes.

3. Add  apples, celery and all the spices and salt. Add lentils. Mix well. 

4. Add water and pressure cook on high for 12 minutes and let the pressure release naturally. 

5. Take out bay leaf. Puree soup with a hand blender. 

6. Add coconut milk and saute for few minutes. Turn off IP. Add cilantro.

7. Squeeze in the lemon juice right before serving. 

Optional :

 Add half cup of cooked rice or quinoa along with coconut milk.