Potato Masala - Instant Pot & Stovetop

Step 1

Start the pressure cooker in sauté mode and let it heat. Add oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, gree chili pepper and asafoetida. Sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add onions, ginger and saute for 2 minutes.

Step 3

Add turmeric, salt, potatoes and water. Mix well. Make sure to nothing is stuck to the bottom and deglaze the pot. Press Cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.

Step 4

Start on Pressure Cook (Manual) mode on high pressure for 2 minutes. When the pressure cooker beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Press cancel and open the lid.

Step 5

Add the lime juice and cilantro. Mix gently. If there is any leftover liquid, just let them rest for 5 minutes. You can also take the steel insert out of the instant pot, so the potatoes don't overcook.

Step 6

Enjoy with dosa or puri!

Step 7

Boil potatoes in a stovetop pressure cooker for 5-6 whistles on medium heat or in a large pot until they are cooked well. Let the pressure release naturally. Take the potatoes out and let them cool. Peel and dice the potatoes.

Step 8

Heat oil in a pan on medium heat and add oil in it. Add oil, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, gree chili pepper and asafoetida. Saute for 30 seconds.

Step 9

Add onions, ginger and saute for 2 minutes. Add turmeric, salt and potatoes. Mix well. Let the potatoes cook for 3-4 minutes on low heat. Turn off heat and serve!