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Instant Pot Bhindi Masala / Okra Stir Fry
A North Indian favorite Okra Stir Fry in the instant pot. Okra cooked with onions, tomato, garlic and spices.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
2
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 3 clove Garlic (finely diced )
- 1 Onion (small, medium sliced)
- 1 Tomato (medium chopped )
- 1 lb Okra (Bhindi) (cut into equal 1/2-1" pieces )
- 3 tbsp Water
- 1/4 tsp Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 tsp Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne or Red Chili powder ((optional))
- 1 tsp Dry Mango powder (Amchur)
- 1 tsp Salt
Instructions
- 1
Heat the instant pot in saute mode and add oil to it. Add cumin seeds, garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the sliced onion and saute for 3 minutes.
- 3
Add chopped tomato, spices, okra and water. Mix well. (If your instant pot is prone to burn or if using an 8qt instant pot, add additional 2 tablespoons of water)
- 4
Hit cancel and close the instant pot lid with the vent in the sealing position. Start the instant pot in Manual or Pressure cook mode for 2 minutes at low pressure (or 1 minute on high pressure).
- 5
When the instant pot beeps, hit cancel and do a quick pressure release.
- 6
Stir the okra gently. Leave open for 5 mins before eating.