Description
This Vegetarian Okra Soup in Instant Pot is one of my favorite easy vegan soups. This one-pot soup is made with wholesome ingredients like okra, lentils, tomatoes, garlic and spices. It’s packed with protein and fiber from the lentils and it comes together in under an hour. Plus, it’s vegan so everyone can enjoy it!
Ingredients
2 teaspoons Sesame oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
garlic 2 cloves
1/2 Onion 120 gm
3 Tomato 130 gm
1/4 kg Okra
Split pigeon peas/ toor dhal 1/4 cup
Turmeric powder 1/8 tsp
Water 3 cups
lemon juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Turn on the instant pot and set it on high heat saute mode.
- Add sesame oil and when it becomes hot add cumin and roast it until the aroma of cumin seeds start coming out.
- Add the garlic cloves and onions and saute until the onions turn translucent.
- Add in the tomatoes and okra and turmeric powder and saute for 2-3 mins.
- Add the washed lentils to the instant pot.
- Add the water, give it a stir and close the lid of the instant pot.
- Pressure cook on high for 10 mins and release pressure after 10 mins
- After the pressure releases, blend the ingredients in an immersion blender or in a blender jar.
- Stir in the lemon juice and serve hot with a sprinkle of dukka or zatar or just black peppercorn powder.
Notes
What to look for when buying okra?
When buying okra, look for firm pods that have no discoloration or brown spots. Smaller okra are usually tender and more flavorful than the larger varieties.
You can easily substitute sesame oil with coconut oil or olive oil, depending on your preference.
You can easily substitute them with split yellow lentils or split red lentils.
You may also omit garlic, if you do not not like the flavor of it.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
Keywords: Okra soup, Lentil soup, Instant pot lentil soup, Easy vegan soup, creamy lentil soup, easy veggie soup
