Everyday Masala Paste

By: Rinku Bhattacharya

Everyday Masala Paste
cuisine icon Cuisine
Indian
cuisine icon Course
Side Dish
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
30-60 min
cuisine icon Diet
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook, Sauté
cuisine icon Keywords
30-60 min, 6 minutes, canola oil, chopped red onions, contributed, cumin seeds, easy, gluten free, grated fresh ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, indian, minced fresh garlic, minced green chilies, pressure cook, Rinku Bhattacharya, salt, sauté, side dish, tomatoes, vegan, vegetarian

serving icon Servings
6 minutes
Ingredients
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 cups chopped red onions
  • 2 tbsp minced fresh garlic
  • 2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tbsp minced green chilies
  • 4 lb tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
  • Set the Instant Pot® on Sauté mode and pour in the oil. After about 3 minutes add the cumin seeds and cook until the seeds begin to sizzle.
  • Add the onions and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until they begin to wilt and soften. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in the chilies, tomatoes, coriander, cumin, and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Press Cancel to turn off the Sauté mode, close the lid, and put on Manual Low Pressure setting for 4 minutes. When cooking time is complete, allow for Natural Pressure Release. This takes about 15 minutes.
  • Once the pressure is released, remove the lid and mix well to form an even base. Put the Instant Pot® on Sauté setting again and let the mixture thicken for about 5 minutes.
  • Cool and store in jars in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze in 1/2 cup portions for longer storage (silicone egg molds work well for this).
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