🥔 Vegan Instant Pot Potato Curry

Sometimes the best dinners are the simplest ones—and this Vegan Instant Pot Potato Curry proves it! With tender potatoes simmered in a rich, spiced tomato-coconut gravy, this curry is pure comfort in a bowl. Even better? It comes together effortlessly in the Instant Pot.

In fact, my son has already declared this his new favorite dinner. My response? “Perfect—it’s easy enough for you to make for us next time!”

Ingredients

• 4 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped (or 1 can diced)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch piece ginger, grated
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp oil (coconut or avocado)
• 2 tsp curry powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chili powder (optional, for heat)
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics
   Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat oil, then add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until onions soften.
2. Spice it up
   Stir in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Toast the spices for 30 seconds to bring out their flavor.
3. Add tomatoes & paste
   Mix in chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook until tomatoes break down into a thick base.
4. Pressure cook
   Add potatoes, coconut milk, broth, salt, and garam masala. Stir well. Seal the lid and cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
5. Quick release & finish
   Carefully quick release the steam. Stir, taste, and adjust seasoning.
6. Serve & enjoy
   Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with rice, naan, or flatbread.

Tips & Variations

🥬 Boost the veggies – add peas, carrots, or spinach.
🌶️ Adjust the heat – keep it mild for kids or spice it up with extra chili.
🍋 Brighten it up – squeeze fresh lemon juice before serving.
🫘 Protein power – add chickpeas or tofu for extra heartiness

This Vegan Instant Pot Potato Curry is cozy, nourishing, and incredibly easy to make. It’s the kind of dish that wins over both adults and kids—especially when you let them help make it!