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Easy Vegan Aloo Matar Curry Instant Pot

This Instant Pot Aloo Matar is a simple curry made of potatoes & peas in a spicy onion tomato gravy.
Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time27 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 5
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Uma Raghupathi

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon ginger chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 tomatoes or 2 cups canned tomato
  • 6 red potatoes chopped into cubes (1 ½ pound)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • Salt
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 teaspoon Cilantro for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon kasuri methi
  • 3 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
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Instructions

  • Enter the sauté mode on the Instant Pot and add oil to the inner pot.
    3 tsp olive oil
  • As the oil heats up, add the bay leaf and cumin seeds. Saute them until they start to sizzle.
    1 tsp cumin seed, 1 bay leaf
  • Add garlic, ginger and chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
    1 tsp 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 tsp red chili powder, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp garam masala, Salt, 1 tbsp tomato paste, ½ tsp 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 tsp Cilantro for garnish

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Notes

  • Customize the spice level to your liking by adjusting the amount of red chili powder.
  • If you feel your curry is thinner mash few potatoes with the back of a spoon to thicken it.
  • Don't skip the kasoori methi, it adds a unique and delicious flavor to the curry.
  • Do not use the quick pressure release option, as it can render the potatoes half-cooked.

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 1368mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 602IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 3mg