Beetroot & Potato curry

overhead shot of beetroot curry served in white bowl

5 from 1 vote

Try this tasty beetroot and potato curry made in Instant Pot. With the goodness of coconut milk and cannellini beans, it's a delicious and nutritious option for any meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Pressure building/releasing time + Cooling time25

Total Time40

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Fusion

Keyword: beetroot potato curry, srilankan beetroot & potato curry

Servings:

Calories: 357kcal

Author: Srividhya G

Equipment

Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

Measurement Details: 1 cup = 240ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;

3 small beets approx 220 grams
4 small potatoes approx 200 grams
1 medium-sized onion approx 120 grams
1 tbsp oil
½ tsp cumin seeds
2 cinnamon pieces 2 inch approx
2 garlic cloves
5 curry leaves
1.5 tsp salt
1 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp curry powder heaped
1 cup water
1 can cannellini beans
1 cup coconut milk

Instructions

Set the instant pot to sauté mode, and when it is hot, add the oil. After 30 to 45 seconds, add the cumin seeds and cinnamon and let the cumin seeds sizzle.
Add the chopped onion, garlic, and curry leaves and saute for a few minutes. (2 to 3 mts approx) Then add salt and cook until the onion turns soft.
Add the red chili and curry powder, mix well, and cook for 20 seconds.
Add 1 cup of water and mix well. Scrape the bottom so that you don't get the burn warning.
Now add the chopped beets and potatoes.
Mix well. Turn off the sauté mode, close the Instant Pot pressure cook for five mts, and let the pressure release naturally.
Open the Instant Pot and mix the curry.
Add the beans and 1 cup coconut milk.
Set it in sauté mode and simmer for five mts.
Finally, add cilantro and t mix. Turn off the heat and enjoy with rice.

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Notes

Adjust the salt and spices to taste.
You can add any cooked/canned beans of your choice.
You can replace beans with tofu or soy chunks as a protein alternative.
Soak the cut potatoes in water to prevent them from turning brown.
Please check the FAQ section for variations and alternatives.

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