Instant Pot Aloo Matar (Potato-Peas) Curry
12 minute Instant Pot Aloo Matar - a spicy, flavorful potato and peas Indian curry which is a great meal option for busy weekdays.
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes , chopped in 1" to 1.5" pieces
- 1/2 cup peas
- 2/3 cup tomato puree
- 1 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tbsp ginger , finely chopped
- 1/2 tbsp green chilies , finely chopped
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 dried red chilies , whole
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp onion seeds (kalonji)
- pinch of asafoetida powder (hing)
- 2 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp mango powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp tamarind paste
- 1 tsp kasoori methi
- 2 tsp cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
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Press the sauté mode button on instant pot. When hot, add oil, cumin, fennel, mustard, onion seeds mixture, hing, dried red chili, bay leaves, ginger, green chilies and let them sizzle for few seconds.
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Add tomato purée, red chili, coriander and turmeric powder. Sauté it for 1-2 mins, then add potatoes, salt and water.
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Lock the lid. Select manual button and set it 7 mins on high pressure. When cooking is complete, quick release the pressure and open the lid.
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Now, put it on sauté mode again. Add peas , tamarind paste, garam masala and mango powder. Crush kasoori methi between your palms and add it. Saute for 3-5 minutes.
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Garnish it with cilantro and enjoy!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
- Cut the potatoes in 1" to 1.5" pieces. If you cut them smaller, they will turn mushy.
- To thicken the gravy, you can mash a few of the cooked potato pieces from the curry.