Beetroot Kurma | Beetroot Korma – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

For Grinding

• ¼ cup grated coconut fresh or frozen
• 6-8 cashewnuts
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 clove
• 1 cardamom
• ½ teaspoon saunf (fennel seeds) optional
• ¼ cup water for grinding (or as needed)

For Kurma

• 1 tablespoon oil
• ½ teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• 1 medium onion finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste
• 1 medium tomato finely chopped
• 2 medium beetroot diced
• ½ cup green peas fresh or frozen
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala
• salt to taste
• 1 cup water for cooking
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Steps

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

1. Peel 2 medium beetroots and cut into small cubes, giving 2 cups diced beetroot.
2. Put ¼ cup fresh or frozen grated coconut, 6-8 cashew nuts, 1-inch cinnamon stick, 1-2 cloves, 1 cardamom, ½ teaspoon optional saunf and ¼ cup water, or as needed, in a blender. Grind to a smooth paste.
3. In a pressure cooker, heat 1-2 tablespoons oil. Saute ½ teaspoon cumin seeds and 1 sprig curry leaves for a few seconds, then saute 1 medium finely chopped onion, about 1 cup, until lightly browned.
4. Saute 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste for 30 seconds, then add 1 medium finely chopped tomato, about ½ cup, and cook until soft.
5. Saute 2 cups chopped beetroot and ½ cup green peas for 1 minute. Mix in coconut-cashew paste, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, ½-1 teaspoon garam masala, salt and 1 cup water or as needed well. Close the lid and cook over medium flame for 2-3 whistles, then allow pressure to release naturally.
6. Mix in 1 tablespoon lemon juice and garnish with 2 tablespoons coriander leaves, mixing well.
7. The beetroot coconut curry is ready; serve hot with pooris, chapatis, roti or parathas.

Instant Pot Instructions

1. For the Instant Pot, follow the stovetop pressure-cooker steps, close the lid and set the valve to Sealing. Cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes, then allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR). Keep the remaining steps the same.