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Instant Pot Okra Stew or Okra Sambar

Name: Instant Pot Okra Stew or Okra Sambar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4-6 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 20 pieces Okra; 2, chopped Tomatoes; 2, sliced Potatoes; 2 whole, 1 chopped Onions; small piece, grated or crushed Ginger; 2-3, crushed Garlic cloves; handful Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tsp Mustard seeds; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1 tsp (to taste) Salt; 1 tsp Turmeric powder; 1/4 cup (handful) Roasted chana dal; 1/4 cup (handful) Grated coconut; 1 tbsp Coriander seeds; 1 tbsp Cumin seeds; 1 tbsp Red chili powder; 2 tbsp Tamarind concentrate; 2 tbsp Sugar (or Stevia); 2 measuring cups Water

Recipe by Vegetarian Homestyle Cooking

Ready in30 min
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
CuisineIndian · South Indian
Serves4-6 People
DifficultyEasy
Spicy level3/5
Calories~350 kcal

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

20 piecesOkra
2, choppedTomatoes
2, slicedPotatoes
2 whole, 1 choppedOnions
small piece, grated or crushedGinger
2-3, crushedGarlic cloves
handfulCurry leaves
2 tbspOil
1 tspMustard seeds
1 tspCumin seeds
1 tsp (to taste)Salt
1 tspTurmeric powder

For the Thickening Powder

1/4 cup (handful)Roasted chana dal
1/4 cup (handful)Grated coconut
1 tbspCoriander seeds
1 tbspCumin seeds
1 tbspRed chili powder
2 tbspTamarind concentrate
2 tbspSugar (or Stevia)
2 measuring cupsWater

Step-by-Step Instructions

1.Prepare the Spice Powder
Microwave 1 tablespoon of coriander seeds and 1 tablespoon of cumin seeds for 1 minute. Grind the microwaved seeds along with 1/4 cup of roasted chana dal, 1/4 cup of grated coconut, and 1 tablespoon of red chili powder into a fine powder.
2.Prepare the Liquid Mixture
In a bowl, combine the prepared spice powder with 2 measuring cups of water, 2 tablespoons of tamarind concentrate, and 2 tablespoons of sugar (or stevia). Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined and the sugar is dissolved.
3.Sauté Aromatics in Instant Pot
Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to the inner pot. Once the oil is hot, add 1 teaspoon each of cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Allow them to splutter for a few seconds. Then, add the chopped onion and the 2 whole onions. Sauté until the chopped onions turn light brown.
4.Add Okra and Spices
Add 20 whole okra to the pot. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and 1 tablespoon of red chili powder over the vegetables. Add a handful of curry leaves and 2-3 crushed garlic cloves.
5.Incorporate Potatoes and Tomatoes
Add 2 sliced potatoes and 2 chopped tomatoes to the Instant Pot, distributing them evenly among the other ingredients.
6.Add Liquid Mixture and Pressure Cook
Pour the prepared liquid mixture (from Step 2) into the Instant Pot. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to 'Sealing'. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode and set the timer for 3 minutes on high pressure.
7.Natural Pressure Release and Serve
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for Natural Pressure Release (NPR). This means letting the pressure release naturally until the silver float valve drops. Once the pressure is fully released, carefully open the lid. Stir the okra stew/sambar and serve hot with your choice of grains like steamed rice, quinoa, or brown rice.