Red Curry Lentils with Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce – Instant Pot

The Peruvian Aji Verde (Peruvian green table sauce) is life and can definitely be used as a salad dressing or with other dishes.

Recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum.

Red Curry Lentils Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 c. brown lentils
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 TBSP red curry paste
• 1 TBSP sugar
• 1 tsp. garam masala
• 1 tsp. curry powder
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 inch knob of ginger, grated
• Shakes of cayenne pepper, optional
• 2 c. water
• 1 14 oz. can of tomato sauce
• 1 tsp. salt, plus more to taste
• 3/4 -1 c. coconut milk

Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce Ingredients:

• 2 TBSP olive oil
• 1/2 c. mayonnaise
• 3 oz. queso fresco
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 1 bunch of cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves
• Juice of 1 lime
• Pinch of salt, to taste
• Thin with milk, half & half or cream, as desired

Directions:

1. Red Curry Lentils: combine lentils through salt in your Instant Pot; Set to high pressure for 15 minutes; then quick release and add 3/4 – 1 c. coconut milk. Taste and adjust seasoning.
2. Aji Verde Sauce: combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until everything is incorporated. Thin with milk, half & half or cream, as desired.
3. Serve red curry lentils over rice and top with Peruvian Aji Verde sauce.

Red Curry Lentils with Peruvian Aji Verde Sauce – Instant Pot: