Step 1

WATCH THE DETAILED VIDEO ABOVE THE RECIPE CARD.

Step 2

Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot. Plug it in. Press Saute Mode and set it on HIGH for 20 minutes.

Step 3

Once the screen displays HOT, add oil to it. Add Cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds.

Step 4

Now add finely chopped onions to the pot. Cook for about 3 minutes till onions are pinish golden in color. TIP - Cover the onions while cooking to speed up the process. It helps the onions sweat bit faster. Do saute in between to avoid burning at the bottom.

Step 5

Once the onions are done, add tomatoes + ginger + green chili to the pot. Stir well. Now add all the spices as mentioned. Give it a good stir again. Cover with a lid and cook for about 7-8 minutes till tomatoes are soft and cooked.

Step 6

Now add potatoes and peas and coat well with the tomato onion base. Add 1 cup water to the pot. Stir again. Place lid and close it. Make sure the valve is on SEALING. Press Pressure cook mode and set for 2 minutes.

Step 7

Once the timer goes off, do QPR (quick pressure release). Add chopped cilantro and stir it delicately.

Step 8

Aloo Matar is done and you can serve it with Naan or Rice.