Instant Pot Stuffed Okra

I was taught by an Indian friend to make this easy and traditional Indian okra recipe using fresh okra and spices in an Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Stuffed Okra

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 pound okra
• 2 small onions
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp ginger powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• to taste Salt

Instructions

• Put the cuts in the center of the okras and remove the seeds.
• Put the oil, onions and garlic in the Instant Pot and select “Sauté”.
• Sauté for 3 minutes and add tomatoes and all the spices..
• Sauté for 4 minutes and fill the mixture in the okra slits.
• Place the trivet in the Instant Pot and add half of the tomato sauce and water.
• Put the stuffed okras and pour remaining tomato sauce on top of okras.
• Lock the lid and cook under “Manual” and “High Pressure” for 8 minutes.
• Release the pressure naturally and serve hot.