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Step 1: Add a cup of water in the inner pot. Use tap water instead of hot or cold as that will alter the time taken by the cooker to come to pressure which in turn will change the cooking time and results.

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Step 2 : Place a trivet or a steamer basket in the inner pot.

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Step 3 : Use thoroughly washed and scrubbed similar size potatoes. Poke holes with a knife or fork and place them on the trivet making sure the water doesn't touch the potatoes or else the potatoes will turn out to be mushy. Close the lid and seal the vent.

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Step 4 : Depending on the size of the potatoes, pressure cook the potatoes for 10 - 20 minutes. Once cooked, allow the pressure to naturally release. In addition to the cooking time, it will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure and 10 minutes for the pressure to naturally release.

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Small potatoes : 10 minutes on high pressure

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Medium potatoes : 12 minutes on high pressure

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Large potatoes (Costco) : 20 minutes on high pressure

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Step 5 : If you like crispy skins, pre-heat the broiler or else you can skip this step. Place potatoes on a baking sheet, rub them with olive oil and salt and broil for  4-6 minutes on high until skins are crispy.

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Step 6 : Carefully place the potatoes on a serving plate, cut them into halves. Gently fork them. Add a small dollop of butter or sour cream. Sprinkle some salt, black pepper and chives or spring onions.