Preheat Pressure Cooker: Set pressure cooker to the “Saute/Sear” HIGH TEMP and set time to 10 minutes.
Coat Beef with Cornflour/Cornstarch: Add beef pieces into a large ziplock bag with cornflour and shake to coat.
2 pounds /1 kg stewing beef or chuck steak, ½ cup Cornflour
Brown The Beef: Remove beef from bag. Add the oil and beef to the inner pot of the pressure cooker and brown the beef for 5 to 7 minutes, turning regularly to ensure it browns evenly. Remove beef from pot and set aside once browned.
1 tablespoon Olive oil
Saute Aromatics: Add chopped onions, garlic, ginger, spices, salt and pepper to the inner pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until fragrant and onions have begun to soften.
2 tablespoons Garlic, crushed, 2 tablespoons Ginger, grated, 1 medium Brown onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 tablespoon Garam masala powder, ½ teaspoon Ground cumin powder, ½ teaspoon Ground coriander powder, ½ teaspoon Hot paprika powder/Red Chili Powder, ½ teaspoon Smoked paprika powder, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Add Beef: Add the beef back into the pot and stir through onion and spice mix. Then, add the tomatoes, stock, tomato paste and chillies to the pot
2 tablespoons Tomato paste, 1 ½ cup Beef stock/Broth, 440 grams /14 ounce crushed tomatoes, 2 long Green chilies, diced
Set to Pressure Cook: Secure and lock in lid in clockwise direction. Set the valve to seal. Select the menu by pressing the PRESSURE COOK button. Select the “MEAT/POULRTY” setting and adjust the cooking time to 30 minutes. Press start to commence the cooking process.
Release and Stir: Once timer has gone off, release pressure valve so steam can escape. Remove the lid and stir. Divide equally among 6 dishes.
Serve: Garnish with coriander, chopped fresh tomato, Greek yoghurt and green chillies. Serve with cooked jasmine rice if desired.