Instant Pot Ethiopian Lentil Stew

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1. 1Step 1: Press the saute button on your Instant Pot. Once it displays hot, add the oil and then add the chopped ginger, garlic, red onion and spring onion.
2. 2Step 2: Cook the onion, ginger and garlic for around 3 minutes until softened. Then add the cumin powder and berbere spice. Also add the salt, mix well and cook for few seconds.
3. 3Step 3: Add the tomato paste, red lentils and stir for 30 seconds. Then add 1.5 cups vegetable broth and close the lid.
4. 4Step 4: Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 6 minutes, with the pressure valve in the sealing position.
5. 5Step 5: Quick release the pressure and then press the saute button.
6. 6Step 6: Add the remaining 1/2 cup of the vegetable broth if desired at this point. I added the remaining 1/2 cup. Stir in the spinach leaves. Let it simmer for 1 minute or until the spinach leaves have wilted.
7. 7Step 7: Serve this Instant Pot Ethiopian Lentil Stew with injera (the Ethiopian flat-bread) or plain rice! You may garnish it with cilantro or parsley.