Enter the sauté mode on the Instant Pot and add oil to the inner pot.
3 teaspoon olive oil
As the oil heats up, add the bay leaf and cumin seeds. Saute them until they start to sizzle.
1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 bay leaf
Add garlic, ginger and chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
1 teaspoon ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 1 onion
Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, and spices and sauté for another 2 minutes. I used chopped fresh tomatoes, but you could also use canned tomatoes.
2 tomatoes, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, Salt, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, ½ teaspoon kasuri methi
Add green peas, potatoes, salt, and water. Stir well, close the instant pot lid.
6 red potatoes, 1 cup frozen peas, 2 cup water, 1 bay leaf
Bring the pressure valve to sealing position and pressure cook for 3 minutes on high pressure.
Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR). Wait for the silver button on the lid to drop before opening the lid.
Garnish with coriander leaves, and Aloo Mutter is ready! Serve it hot paired with steamed rice or Roti.
3 teaspoon Cilantro for garnish