Heat the oil on a pressure cooker.
1 tbsp olive oil or any cooking oil
After the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds
½ tsp cumin seeds
Add the chopped onions and sauté until they are translucent.
½ cup chopped onion
Then, add the potatoes and cook for another 2-3 mins
2 medium-sized potatoes (washed and cut)
Add all spices and ginger, garlic to the pressure cooker. Mix well and let the spices cook for a minute to release their flavors.
½ tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp kashmiri red chili powder, ½ tsp Ground coriander, ½ tsp Ground cumin, 1 tsp ginger powder (or minced fresh ginger), 1 tsp minced garlic
Next, add the tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
½ cup chopped tomato
Add the soaked black beans to the cooker and mix everything thoroughly. Cook for the next two to three minutes, then add water.
2 cup soaked black beans ( (Soak 1 cup of dried beans for 6-8 hrs or overnight), 2 cup water
Close the pressure cooker with its lid and set it to 2 to 4 whistles on medium heat. Turn off the gas and let the pressure cooker naturally release its pressure
Once the pressure is released, gently open the lid. The curry may now have a thick consistency.
Pour water into the curry and stir it. Simmer on high heat for 3-5 minutes to adjust the thickness. Season with salt.
salt to taste, 1 cup water (warm/hot)
Finally, add cilantro. Serve with your rice or roti.
2 tbsp chopped cilantro