Instant Pot Papaya Potato Curry
Ingredients:
1 medium raw papaya
2 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 dry red chili
2 bay leaves
2 small sticks cinnamon
1 medium onion thinly sliced
2-3 medium potatoes cut into cubes
1 inch ginger finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder or cayenne
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
Salt to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 cups water divided
Directions:
Wash and peel the raw papaya. Cut them into cubes. Soak them in cold water for 10-15 minutes. Drain the water and set them aside.
Making the curry:
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add oil.
Add cumin seeds, dry red chilli, bay leaves, and cinnamon. Saute for a few seconds
Add onion and potatoes. Saute for 3 minutes, until the onions soften.
Add ginger and saute for a few seconds.
Add cumin powder, chili powder, and turmeric. Add ½ cup water and mix well.
Saute for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the papaya and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Add 1½ cups of water. Mix well.
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to pressure cook mode for 4 minutes.
Do a natural release of pressure for 10 minutes, then do a quick release.
Add garam masala and mix well.
Serve hot with roti or rice.
