Instant Pot Lentil Chili

When I’m low of time, I enjoy this recipe. Instant Pot Lentil Chili is
prepared in less than 30 minutes and is a tasty, delicious vegetarian/vegan
meal.
From Ayurvedic Point of View:
For vegetarians, beans , dals, and lentils are an essential source of
nutrition—protein, complex carbohydrates, fiber, and vitamins. As
versatile as they are tasty, dals and lentils are used to make salads,
appetizers, soups, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, too. They fit well
with other foods, such as grain, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Servings: 6
Time to Prepare: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cups dry lentils picked (rinsed and drained)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. cumin powder
1 medium onion (chopped)
3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1-1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
2 carrots (chopped)
1 celery stalk (chopped)
1/2 tsp. coriander powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tbsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. On Instant Pot, select the Sauté settings. Add the oil and let it
   heat up.
2. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the onions
   are softened and lightly browned for around 4 minutes.
3. Add chili powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, mustard, and
   cayenne (if you like some heat) and mix well for a minute or
   two. Add tomatoes, lentils, broth, salt, and pepper to match.
4. Click the “Cancel” button, and then close the lid. Turn the steam
   release handle to the Sealing position.
5. Select Bean/Chili and set the time for 14 minutes (Note: if you
   use red lentils, the cooking period would be less than ~ 7-8
   minutes).
6. Click “Cancel” and let Instant Pot automatically relieve for 10
   minutes before the float valve drops and the lid unlocks.
7. Then turn the steam release valve to Venting until the float
   valve drops down and lid unlocks.