Instant Pot Keema Recipe

Step 1

To start, heat the Instant Pot in saute mode. Once the Instant Pot is hot, add 3 tbsp of oil to it.

Step 2

Next, to the hot oil, add the whole garam masala (½ tsp cumin, few peppercorns, 1 stick of cinnamon, 2 cardamom powder, 2 cloves, 1 bay leaf). Let them splutter for a few seconds.

Step 3

After that, add the finely chopped onions and saute until they become translucent. Then, add 1 tbsp of ginger garlic paste and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Now, add the chopped tomatoes, ½ tsp turmeric powder, 1 tbsp red chili powder, ½ tsp black pepper powder, ½ tsp cumin powder, 1 tbsp coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and cook until the tomatoes become soft and the spices are fragrant.

Step 5

After that, add the minced meat to the Instant Pot and cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is browned.

Step 6

Next, add ¾ cup of water to the Instant Pot and mix well. Cancel the saute mode.

Step 7

Then, close the lid of the Instant Pot and select PRESSURE COOK for 15 minutes on HIGH pressure.

Step 8

After the cooking time is over, wait for 5 minutes before releasing the pressure manually.

Step 9

Now, open the Instant Pot and add 1 tsp of garam masala powder and some fresh coriander leaves. Mix well.

Step 10

Finally, serve hot with lacha paratha or jeera rice. Garnish with some lemon wedges and onion rings.