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.