Instant Pot Lentil Curry

Scaled for 3 portions · 2 steps

1.5 cuplentils (green or brown )0.5 tbspcoconut oil1 cupplus 1 tablespoon water (divided)1small shallot (finely chopped)3 tbspminced fresh ginger2 tbspminced garlic (about 6 cloves)1 tbspcurry powder (plus 1 teaspoon )0.5 tbspcoconut sugar ( or brown sugar)1 tspkosher salt0.75 tspground turmeric0.13–0.25 tspcayenne pepper (use more for more spice or omit if sensitive to spice)1can light coconut milk (about 14 ounces)2 tbspfreshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1/2 large lemon)—Cooked brown rice (for serving)—Chopped fresh cilantro (for serving)

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