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Vegan Potato Curry Recipe (Instant Pot)

This Vegan Potato curry is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends when you don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegan
Allergen: Dairy free, Gluten free
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Calories: 309kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Press saute on your instant pot, and once hot, add oil.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Add mustard seeds, ginger, and garlic to the oil and saute for 10 seconds.
    1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1 teaspoon ginger, 1 garlic clove
  • Add onions and saute till they turn translucent.
    1 onion
  • Add tomato paste and two tablespoons of water. Mix well.
    1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Add all the spices one by one. Mix well.
    ½ teaspoon coriander powder, ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ¾ teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder, salt to taste
  • Add potatoes and carrots and mix everything together.
    1.5 pound potatoes, 2 carrots
  • Add kasuri methi and ½ cup water, close the lid, and cook on manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
    ½ teaspoon kasuri methi
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes before using the quick release option.
  • Open the lid, stir in coconut milk, and let it simmer for a few minutes on saute mode. (add ⅓ cup water if required)
    1 cup coconut milk
  • Garnish with lemon juice and cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.
    1 teaspoon lemon juice

Notes

  • Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less chili powder. 
  • You can add other vegetables like bell peppers, green beans, or peas for added nutrition.
  • For a protein boost, you can add tofu, chickpeas, or lentils to the curry.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
 
Variations
  • Add 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder instead of individual spices for a quicker version of this recipe.
  • For a creamier texture, you can use coconut cream instead of coconut milk.
  • Add sweet potatoes, baby potatoes, or butternut squash for a slightly sweeter taste.
  • Instead of tomato paste, you can add ¼ cup tomato puree or one chopped tomato.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 1041mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5164IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 4mg