Boiling Potatoes in Instant Pot is fast and easy! It comes out perfectly every time and can be used to make dishes, such as Potato Masala for Dosa, Spicy Potato Sandwich , mashed potatoes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian
Keyword boil potato, instant pot potatoes, pressure cooker
Firstly wash and clean the potatoes with water.Add water into the instant pot insert.Place the trivet and then arrange the potatoes.I have used extra-large Russet Potatoes here.
Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) andSet timer to 3 minutes for diced potatoes ,1 inch ORSet timer to 5 minute for small/baby potatoes ORSet timer to 6 minute for medium potatoes ORSet timer to 10 minute for large potatoes ORSet timer to 12 minute for extra-large potatoes OR
Once the instant pot beeps, Wait for the pressure to release naturally and thenopen the lid.Check the doneness of potatoes by inserting a knife or fork in the center.
Peel the skin and use right away Or store without peeling in the refrigerator for later use.
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Note: These times mentioned will result in perfectly cooked/boiled potatoes, if you want the potatoes more soft and mushy consistency then add 2 more minutes of pressure cooking.I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QTNote:Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.