Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and heat oil. Add onion, garlic and celery. Saute for a minute
Add apple, carrots, cauliflower and masoor dal. Add salt, black pepper, turmeric and garam masala. Add the broth and give a quick stir. Pressure cook for 6 minutes followed by 5 mins of natural pressure release or you can do a full natural pressure release
Using a hand blender, blend the soup. If you like hearty texture blend only for 10 seconds. If you like it creamy, blender for a minute
Stir in coconut milk. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot
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Stovetop Recipe:
In a heavy bottomed pot or a dutch oven heat oil. Add onion, garlic and celery. sauté for a minute
Add apple, carrots, cauliflower and masoor dal. Add salt, black pepper, turmeric and garam masala. Add the broth and give a quick stir. Cook covered on medium heat for 30 minutes are until all the veggies are cooked soft
Using a hand blender, blend the soup. If you like hearty texture blend only for 10 seconds. If you like it creamy, blender for a minute
Stir in coconut milk. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot