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Instant Pot Methi Soy Curl Curry

Instant Pot Methi Soy Curl Curry

A creamy, comforting Instant Pot curry made with soy curls and fragrant fenugreek leaves.

30 minPrep: 15 minCook: 15 minIndianVegan
instant potsoy curlsfenugreek curryone-pot meal

Method

  1. 1

    Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the oil.

  2. 2

    Add the bay leaves, cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon; cook until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add the onion and sauté until translucent.

  4. 4

    Blend the tomato, garlic, ginger, green chilli, and water until smooth.

  5. 5

    Add the blended mixture, turmeric, cumin, and salt to the pot.

  6. 6

    Stir in the soy curls, yoghurt, and sugar. Mix well.

  7. 7

    Seal the pot and pressure cook for 15 minutes. Allow for natural release.

  8. 8

    Stir in the plant milk and simmer on sauté mode until creamy.

  9. 9

    Incorporate the fenugreek leaves and garam masala.

  10. 10

    Garnish with coriander and serve with rice or flatbread.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup plant milk
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 small cinnamon stick
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • 1 green chilli, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup dry soy curls
  • 3 tbsp unsweetened plant yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

Notes

  • You can substitute soy curls with seitan for a different texture.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
  • Adjust spices according to heat preference.
  • Recipe can be doubled, but cooking time remains the same.

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