Step 1

Heat the oil in a Kadai or a pan

Step 2

When its hot, add Jeera and let it splutter.Add Bay leaf, cloves and Star Anise if using.

Step 3

Add the Green Chilli and Ginger Garlic.Cook for 30 seconds

Step 4

Add the chopped onions and saute till they are medium brown.Takes about 10 minutes.

Step 5

To the onions, Add the spice powders- Coriander powder, Garam Masala and Chilli Powder.Roast the masala for about 30 seconds.

Step 6

Once the onions and masalas are cooked, add the tomatoes puree.Mix everything toghether

Step 7

Bhuno or cook the masala till the water evaporates and the masala looks solidish and the smell of raw tomato goes away.This step takes about 10-15 minutes.

Step 8

Use as required in Curries and Sabzis.

Step 9

Heat the instant pot in SAUTE mode.Once hot, add oil.

Step 10

When it's hot, add Jeera and let it splutter.Add Bay leaf, cloves and Star Anise if using.

Step 11

Add the Green Chilli and Ginger Garlic.Cook for 30 seconds

Step 12

Add the chopped onions and saute till they are medium brown.Takes about 10 minutes.

Step 13

To the onions, Add the spice powders- Coriander powder, Garam Masala and Chilli Powder.Roast the masala for about 30 seconds.

Step 14

Once the onions and masalas are cooked, add the tomatoes puree.Mix everything toghether and cancel SAUTE ,close the instant pot.

Step 15

Select PRESSURE COOK for 10 minutes on HIGH with the valve in SEALED position.

Step 16

After the cooking time is over, Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.

Step 17

Open, give it a stir.Let is cool down before transferring to storage.