Aloo Wadiyan | Amritsari Aloo Wadiyan - Living Smart And Healthy

Using a rolling pin or in a mortar & pestle, slightly crush the wadi into smaller chunks.
Turn on the Instant Pot to the "Sauté" mode. Heat 2 tablespoon oil. Add the crushed wadi, and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until it is lightly browned, stirring continuously. Take out and keep aside.
Add remaining oil, and add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Allow them to splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, and all the spices (turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt). Mix well.
Add the wadiyan to the mixture. Stir gently.
Cancel the "Sauté" mode and close the Instant Pot with the lid. Set the Instant Pot to "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" mode and cook on high pressure for about 5 minutes.
Once the cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release of the remaining pressure.
Open the lid, add garam masala, and stir gently.
If needed, you can use the "Sauté" mode again for a few minutes to adjust the consistency and heat through the wadiyan.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with chapati or rice.

Using a rolling pin or in a mortar & pestle, slightly crush the wadi into smaller chunks.
Heat 2 tablespoon oil in a pressure cooker. Add the crushed wadi, and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until it is lightly browned, stirring continuously. Take out and keep aside.
Add the remaining oil and add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Allow them to splutter.
Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
Add diced potatoes, chopped tomatoes, and all the spices (turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt). Mix well.
Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes until the spices are well incorporated.
Add the wadiyan to the mixture. Stir gently.
Close the pressure cooker with its lid and cook on medium heat. Once it starts whistling, reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.
Add garam masala. Stir the Aloo Wadiyan gently, and if needed, simmer for a few minutes to adjust the consistency.
Serve your pressure cooker Aloo Wadiyan hot with chapati or rice. Adjust the spice levels and consistency according to your taste preferences.

Aloo Wadiyan | Amritsari Aloo Wadiyan