How To Make Aloo Tamatar In A Cooker

Here's a simple recipe for Aloo Tamatar cooked in a pressure cooker:

1.Ingredients

- 3-4 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed

- 2-3 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 2-3 cloves of garlic, minced

- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated

- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise

- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)

- 1 teaspoon coriander powder

- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala

- Salt to taste

- 2 tablespoons oil

- Fresh coriander leaves, chopped for garnish

- Water as needed

2.Instructions

Step1-Prepare Ingredients

- Peel and cube the potatoes.

- Chop the tomatoes and onions.

- Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.

Step2-Saut ing

- Heat oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat.

- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.

- Add chopped onions, minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies. Saut until onions turn translucent.

Step3-Adding Spices

- Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and saut for a minute until spices are fragrant.

Step4-Cooking Potatoes and Tomatoes

- Add cubed potatoes and chopped tomatoes to the cooker. Mix well with the spices.

- Saut for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step5-Pressure Cooking

- Add water as needed to cover the potatoes and tomatoes (about 1 cup of water).

- Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium heat for 2 whistles or as per your cooker's instructions.

Step6-Final Touch

- Once the pressure releases naturally, open the cooker carefully.

- Sprinkle garam masala and fresh coriander leaves. Mix gently.

Step7-Serving

- Serve hot with roti, paratha, or rice.

3.Notes

- Adjust the spices according to your taste preference.

- You can add peas or other vegetables of your choice along with potatoes for variation.

- Ensure the pressure cooker is not filled more than half with ingredients to prevent spilling during cooking.

Enjoy this simple and flavorful Aloo Tamatar made conveniently in a pressure cooker.