pumpkin tamales

I’ve been in love with Mexican food for a long time and have been cooking more and more of it these days. I knew that tamales would be  perfect for the Instant Pot. Many tamales are full of oil, but these keep their moisture by using pumpkin, and it gives them a great flavor, too. You can easily double this recipe if you want.

Pumpkin Instant Pot Tamales with No Oil Added

pumpkin purée

oregano

1½ tsp ground cumin

tsp chipotle pepper

tsp baking powder

salt,

corn masa

water

corn husks,

Add the pumpkin, oregano, cumin, chipotle, baking powder...

Add the pumpkin, oregano, cumin, chipotle, baking powder and salt to your mixer (or mixing bowl). Mix until everything is incorporated.

Put the masa in a medium-size mixing bowl,...

Put the masa in a medium-size mixing bowl, add the water and mix well. 

Add the masa mixture to the pumpkin mixture...

Add the masa mixture to the pumpkin mixture in golf-ball-sized balls while the mixer is running. This will create a fluffier mixture and the texture should be like a soft play dough.

Add 1½ cups water to the bottom of...

Add 1½ cups water to the bottom of your Instant Pot and put a steamer or mesh insert in next.

Set up a workstation with a cutting board,...

Set up a workstation with a cutting board, the tamale batter and the soaked corn husks.

Put ⅓ cup (80 g) tamale batter in...

Put ⅓ cup (80 g) tamale batter in the top half of the corn husk and spread into a thick rectangle that goes to the top (or wide part) of the husk. I do this with a spatula so that I can scrape the dough into the shape I want.

Fold the pointed end up to the top,...

Fold the pointed end up to the top, fold one side over the other and tightly roll it into a flat tube.

 Place with the open side up in the...

 Place with the open side up in the steamer and repeat until all the batter is used.

Add at least 1 cup of water to...

Add at least 1 cup of water to the bottom of your Instant Pot insert. (You may need to use more water if you are using an 8 quart or larger electric pressure cooker)

Put the steamer of tamales into your Instant...

Put the steamer of tamales into your Instant Pot insert. 

Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and...

Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes and let the pressure release naturally.

Serve topped with your favorite salsa and other...

Serve topped with your favorite salsa and other toppings.

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