Indian Onion Masala (Instant Pot)

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I am on a mission to help you simplify Indian cooking! Grab your onions and tomatoes and get ready to make some Indian onion masala!

Indian Onion Masala

What is Indian Onion Masala?

Indian onion masala is a flavorful sauce made up of onion, tomato, ginger, garlic, and spices. It’s the base of many Indian dishes, and by preparing it in advance, you can significantly reduce the cook time for many Indian recipes.

(If you can’t eat tomatoes, I have a nomato onion masala you can use instead!)

I have been watching my parents make onion masala, also known as onion tomato gravy, for as long as I can remember. In the past, making this masala was a painstaking process, but it doesn’t have to be anymore – especially if you have an Instant Pot. Having this onion tomato masala handy is an incredible time-saver and makes it possible to eat authentic, healthy, and delicious Indian meals every day.

Onions, tomatoes, and ginger/garlic are what I like to consider the “trifecta” of Indian cooking (…er quadfecta?). But who has time to brown onions and cook down tomatoes every single day? No one.  That’s why many Indian people spend one day a week or a month preparing Indian onion masala. It can take several hours to fry onions and cook down tomatoes, but I have a faster way: use the Instant Pot. You prepare a big batch, freeze it, then take it out whenever you need to make a quick meal.

I know everyone is all about “meal prep” these days. Well, this is how a lot of Indians meal prep. Once you’ve got this masala ready, you can literally prepare “dump and go” Indian recipes, and they’ll end up having a lot of flavor.

Indian Onion Masala

As magical as an Instant Pot is, it’ll still take time to make this masala – just not as much. Plus, you won’t have to babysit a pot on the stove for as long. It’s really up to you as to how brown you’d like to have your onions. I sometimes skip fully browning the onions, and the masala still turns out just fine. The browner the onions, the sweeter the masala, so if you can, be patient.

This is how brown your onions should look if you sauté them for 15-20 minutes first:

This masala lasts for months. When I first gave birth to Tony, my mom packed my freezer to the brim with this masala, and literally, one year later, I found some of it hiding in the back of the freezer… not gonna lie, I used it, and it was still perfect. I’d probably suggest using it up within six months though (it normally doesn’t last us that long).

So forget peeling, chopping, and cooking these basic ingredients every single day. That is exhausting, and what makes Indian cooking seem unapproachable. Instead, make this onion masala and see how easy it really is to cook fresh Indian food every day.

Fresh Tomatoes or Canned Tomatoes?

You can use either fresh tomatoes or canned tomatoes to make this onion masala, and I’ll explain how to do that in the directions below.

When it comes to fresh tomatoes, I suggest using Roma tomatoes because they have less water content and so the masala will be thicker. If you use different tomatoes, then you may need to boil off some of the water at the end.

If ripe tomatoes are not in season where you live or you prefer convenience, then go for canned (or jarred) diced tomatoes. Canned tomatoes are picked at the peak of ripeness, and ripe tomatoes are what will make your masala tasty. Sometimes canned tomato masala turns out to taste a bit better for this reason.

(Just an FYI: the photos in this blog post are of tomato masala made using fresh tomatoes. Canned tomatoes will give the masala a darker color).

Indian Onion Masala

How to use Indian Onion Masala in Recipes:

Want to know how to use this onion masala in recipes? Check out my Indian Onion Masala Headquarters page, where you’ll learn all about onion masala: how to store it, how to use it in recipes, and recipes that call for exact amounts of this masala!

Here’s how this series works:

  1. Make the recipe below for Indian onion masala.
  2. Read this post about how to store onion masala.
  3. Check out this page for recipes. No need to guess how much masala to use – I’ll tell you the exact amount of masala needed.
  4. Take all of your onion masala knowledge and apply it to any Indian recipe calling for onions and tomatoes! Hooray!

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Indian Onion Masala

Having this masala ready to go is the best way to meal prep for Indian Cuisine. In fact, I’d say it’s basically essential if you want to enjoy Indian food every day. So go on and make this masala!

How to Store Onion Masala:

Here is a detailed post that you can read to learn how I freeze onion masala: How to Store and Use Indian Onion Masala

The short version: I store it in these silicone molds – each mold holds ¼ cup of onion masala.

Indian Onion Masala
Basic Indian Onion Masala

Recipes to Make Using Onion Masala:

And that’s just a short list! For even more ideas, visit my Onion Masala Recipes page.

Suggested

I recommend using this silicone mold to store the onion masala. Each well holds ¼ cup of onion masala. So if a recipe calls for 1 cup of masala, you’ll know to use 4 cubes of masala.

Indian Onion Masala (Instant Pot)

Indian Onion Masala

Indian Onion Masala (Instant Pot)

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Servings 5.25 cups
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Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup oil neutral oil like avocado oil is great
  • 2 pounds yellow onions approx. 6, diced
  • 1 head of garlic approx. 12 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2- inch ginger chopped
  • 2 pounds roma tomatoes approx. 9 tomatoes, chopped OR 2 (14.5 ounce) cans of diced tomatoes
  • ¼ cup water

Spices (adjust to taste):

Instructions
 

  • Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot, adjust the heat to the highest setting, then add the oil to the pot. Wait for the oil to get hot, then add the onions.
  • Cook the onions for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned (keep the stirring to a minimum in the beginning to brown the onions faster. As the onions brown, stir more frequently).
  • Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and cook for another 3-5 minutes or until the tomatoes cook down a bit. Stir the bottom of the pot to scrape off any brown bits. Add the water and mix well.
  • Add the spices, give everything a good stir, then secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 5 minutes at high pressure.
  • Naturally release pressure.
  • Blend the masala using a blender or an immersion blender (it can be smooth or slightly chunky – up to you!). The sauce will continue to thicken a bit as it cools.
  • Once the masala is cool, I store it using this silicone mold which holds ¼ cup of onion masala per mold. Then go check out all of my onion masala recipes!

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Notes

  • Getting a burn error? Make sure you are using enough oil so that the onions don’t stick to the bottom of the pot! If there is anything stuck to the bottom, you can add ¼ cup water to help deglaze the pot. Make sure to remove any burnt bits before securing the lid! If there’s something stuck to the bottom, then you may get the burn error, but the chances are that if it comes to pressure, it’ll be fine once you open the pot. Some appliances/models may be more sensitive.
  • If it’s not tomato season, use canned diced tomatoes (the whole contents of the can) for the best flavor.
  • If using fresh tomatoes, I suggest using Roma tomatoes because they have less water content than other tomatoes. This results in a thicker masala. If using different fresh tomatoes, you will likely need to boil off the water at the end.
  • Make sure to adjust the temperature to sauté at the highest setting when sautéing the onions. It is up to you as to how brown you would like the onions. I have skipped fully browning them before, and the masala still turns out well. The more caramelized the onions, the sweeter the masala will be.
  • You can also make this masala without the ginger, garlic, and spices if you prefer. Just be sure to keep that in mind when preparing meals.
  • Learn how to store this masala by reading this blog post. You will want to make sure the onion masala is cold before putting it in the freezer. I store it in the fridge first, and then once it’s cold, I put it in the freezer. This helps to reduce freezer burn.
  • Check out my onion masala series to learn how to use this magical sauce!
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  1. Bruce H says

    I’m trying to adapt this recipe for different amounts to make at one time. I’m converting most items to grams to make it easier. Saying 2 inches of ginger is a little hard to pinpoint as ginger root can be in various sizes. Is there a weight measurement we can use instead for that?

  2. Lani says

    5 stars
    Made this in a smaller batch, about 1/3, and ran out of ground coriander so substituted cumin (or garam masala? Forget which now). Turned out super delicious. Used a small amount for a potato recipe and the rest is chilling in my fridge in a jar to be used for an easy weeknight meal.

    In general, I am kind of in love with the recipes on this site even if I gave away my instant pot!

  3. Robyn says

    I cannot rate this recipe yet, since I have not made it. First, I am curious:

    How much giner paste can I use instead of whole ginger?

  4. kristin says

    5 stars
    Wow, a total gamechanger!!! I feel like I can finally cook several recipes at once in not as much time. This is such a huge help for me and my family!!!

  5. Annike says

    How much time do you naturally pressure release for?
    Most IP recipes will indicate either 1) manually pressure release or 2) naturally pressure release after X minutes.
    Otherwise I don’t know when to open it…
    Thanks!

  6. Noha says

    Hi Ashley. Just made a batch and looking forward to using them. Complete eye-opener idea to make these beforehand.

    Wanted to ask you the reason for not including salt in the recipe? Does including salt affect the frozen or after-freezing cooking result somehow?

    Thanks again!

    • Linda says

      Hij Noha, I just noticed this too, and wonderd about it. And just thought to myself; I’ll just add it, for I always add it at this step if I cook it ‘normally’

    • Linda says

      Ah, way down here I found Ashleys answer
      Ashley – My Heart Beets
      January 28, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Hi Kavitha, I don’t add salt to the onion masala – I add it to the recipes directly. This way I know exactly how much salt is going into a dish. Hope that helps!

  7. Sarika says

    I make this 2-3 times per year and freeze in 1/4 cup blocks. This weekend I made a double batch. I’ve been doing this for years. Thanks a billion!

  8. Leah says

    5 stars
    I love this masala so much! It’s literally been life changing for me . I can now whip up a Punjabi feast in short time and none of my Punjabi in-laws are any the wiser. Thank you so much Ashley!

      • Virginia says

        5 stars
        My instant pot (I have the 8quart) always gives me a burn message unless I add like four times the amount of water the recipe calls for. Can I just cook this on the stove? How long would you cook it for? Thanks I love this onion Masala and all your recipes I’ve tried with it, just it always ends up too watery and I’m trying to figure out a way to get around that.

        • Ben says

          I just made a batch of this on the stove top in a stainless saute pan. It took longer for the onions to caramelize but it worked just as well.

  9. MJ Horton says

    5 stars
    Ashley…. We are making Toor Dal for a banquet. I would like to use your onion masala because I can make that ahead and have it ready (we have 5 other Indian dishes to make). Instead of just doing the onion masala, would it be possible to do your Toor Dal recipe (that uses onion masala) and freeze that? We would them pressure cook the lentils the day of and add thawed ‘gravy’ to it.

  10. Mick says

    5 stars
    Making this recipe for the second time today. Pressure is currently being naturally released and getting ready to use some for tonight’s dinner. Can’t wait this is a wonderful base for so many recipes.

  11. Renuka says

    5 stars
    Easy recipe and freezing it makes it easy to cook Indian food more often with you tomato onions cooked in a large batch and frozen.

  12. Deborah says

    5 stars
    Just made my first batch and it smells/tastes wonderful. Thanks so much for helping me learn to cook like this. Questions .. could you estimate the amount of ginger you use in teaspoons please? It says 2 inch ginger piece but my ginger was more like fingerling that the fuller ones I sometimes get. Want to make sure to start out with the correct amounts.

    Also I don’t see # of servings listed. It’s just hubby and me so trying to adjust quantities.
    Many thanks! Love your blog and recipes,
    Deborah

  13. Meredith says

    My instant pot keeps giving me the burn notice. And since this version is one of the newer ones it won’t continue to cook. Suggestions? Can I finish it on the stove?

    • Susan says

      4 stars
      I keep getting that burn notice too and the bottom has burned matter no matter how much I clear and stir it. I’m going to just assume it’s cooked enough and grind it up and freeze it. If I make it again I’ll make it on the stove.

  14. Toby says

    4 stars
    This is an excellent idea. My own tweak is that when I buy onions [in a 3 pound bag usually] I peel and dice them all and spread them on the dehydrator trays to dehydrate them partially — then when I saute them there’s not all that liquid to heat them up and try to steam them. By huge coincidence, once they are sauteed I pack them into the very same silicone ‘eggbites’ you use, and when they are frozen I pop them into freezer bags. The freezer mold is excellent but not necessary for storing once the onions/masala is frozen. I always have sauteed onions ready. You are going one step further that I didn’t think of. When I use your method I will be more generous with the spices though but perhaps using pressure will intensify flavours. I will still freeze some of the onions before turning the rest into masala because they are so useful for all kinds of things [like adding to soups for example].

  15. Julia says

    Thank you so much for this and the series of recipes Ashley! I had some at a friend’s house and just made my first batch. Will make chicken/corn and the yellow split pea dish this weekend.
    just the inspiration I needed to cook new, healthy and yummy dishes for my family!

  16. Kate says

    5 stars
    I make this during nap time on the weekend and then my 2.5 year old helps me cook dinner in the instant pot on weeknights (he measures spices and dumps other ingredients). Of course, I make all my food from recipes on this blog!

  17. Linda Taylor says

    5 stars
    Hi Ashley!

    So I converted this recipe for stovetop and made it yesterday, using onions and garlic from my garden. I had to buy organic roma tomatoes from store since mine are still very much green. I ended up sautéing onions for nearly one hour and simmering tomatoes for two hours, since you stated it normally takes several hours to cook. I used just a small pinch of cayenne and smoked paprika, since that it what I had. It came out a beautiful burnt orange color. Using what I have, I put it in 4 oz glad and restaurant condiment containers, I’ve collected, that I placed on a cookie sheet with wax paper over them. First in frig to cool and then into the freezer overnight. I removed them, running under hot water for a sec to easily release, and stored 1/2 cup “pucks” in a freezer ziplock bag. I got 4-1/2 cups total out of batch.

    Tomorrow I’m making your Aloo Baingan Masala because I’ve got lots of eggplants from my garden that I need to use up.

  18. Renee says

    Is there a stovetop version of this? My IP can’t do the pressure part of this until I can replace the little silicone ring that holds up the pin. (Don’t ever put one in the dishwasher cutlery basket thinking it will stay there. 😢)

    • Linda says

      Don’t ever put one in the dishwasher cutlery basket thinking it will stay there. 😢

      Oh! Thanks for the tip!

  19. Katherine P says

    5 stars
    This is an awesome base! So flavourful!
    I did something a bit non-conventional with it. I tend to be naughty and child-like and lick the spoon before I stick it into the sink to wash it. On tasting it, I knew immediately that there was something different I wanted to do with it. You see, it has such a delightful fresh taste to it that all that was coming from my mind was “spaghetti sauce!” So I cooked up some angel hair pasta, put a lump of ghee into the noodles followed by some of the still warm onion masala. Oh my was it good! That means that this is even good as an “in a hurry” sauce that you can use for an unusual twist on some pasta.
    I am now super eager to try making other things with it. In particular, I can’t wait to to make rajma with it. My beans have been soaking overnight, and when it gets closer to lunch time, it’s a done deal!

  20. Ratna says

    How long do you think we can store this in the Refrigerator?

    Thanks so much!

    Your site is awesome. Thanks for taking the effort to measure everything out and create these recipes for us.

    Ratna

  21. Jenny says

    5 stars
    Such a great base. Making my second batch after discovering your recipes last year. Have made quite a few with rave reviews.

  22. Alan says

    5 stars
    I made the masala and it is amazing!
    I made exactly as your recipe called for and used fresh ginger and garlic.
    ( no shortcuts) 🙂
    Newly retired and into cooking so this was super easy to follow for a newbie.
    Freezing in the silicone molds and transferring to the freezer bags for storage is genius.
    Thank you!!

  23. Bill Weinmann says

    5 stars
    Outstanding flavor. Storing the onion masala in the silicone molds makes it really fast and convenient when preparing recipes that call for it.

  24. Komal says

    5 stars
    Hi!

    I have made the onion masala mixture twice now and used it to make the chicken bhuna masala and it is so so good. It exceeded my expectations and reminded me of a dish that one of my auntie’s from Punjab made. I end up using the masala relatively quickly, needing to make and freeze again, lol and sigh. I haven’t tried it with any of the other recipes yet (can’t decide which one to do next) but love having the mixture on hand.

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Komal, that’s great to hear! Glad you liked the chicken bhuna so much 🙂 If you’re looking for more onion masala recipes to try, the chicken patiala is a favorite and my paneer lababdar is really good too!

  25. Jimmy says

    Hi Ashley! Love this, so amazing for quick cooking! One question- for yellow onions it says 2 pounds, approx 6. I find that for yellow onions it only takes two or so to get to two pounds. Am I missing something? I think I did six onions last time yielding more gravy and this time just did two big ones and got a lot less gravy.
    Sorry if this has been asked! Too many comments to scroll through to check. Thanks for everything!

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Thanks, Jimmy! Glad you like the recipe. So, I would go by the weight vs the number – onions can vary in size quite a bit. I have a food scale and so I always weigh my ingredients but I know not everyone does and so I try to include a number for reference, but the weight listed in my recipes will always be more accurate.

  26. Yash Shah says

    Love the recipe! In instant pot, the onions always get burnt.

    How can I make this without an instant pot? What difference does it make if I make it in big kadhai?

  27. Maha says

    Hello again….any idea how many cups each of chopped onion and tomatoes this makes? I don’t have a scale unfortunately.

    • Katherine P says

      Kitchen scales have become really affordable. You can get a decent scales for $10 at Amazon, and some of the best ones available have gone down in price to around $55 or so. I have the OXO Good Grips 11-Pound Stainless Steel Food Scale with Pull-Out Display which is priced on Amazon at $55.95. It’s about as good as they come, and very accurate. If money is super tight, You might look at the Amazon Amazon Basics scale which is $9.84, the Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto priced at $9.84, and the Escali Primo P115C priced at $24.95. I’d stay away from the ones which give you nutrition information. They aren’t always accurate, and generally speaking, they just aren’t worth the extra money. In my opinion, a kitchen scales is as important as measuring spoons and cups.

  28. Maha says

    Hello Ashley, can you please guide me about halving or quartering this recipe? Would I add the same amount of water(as the IP needs a volume of liquid to come to pressure) and also pressure cook for the same amount of time? Thanks a lot 😊 I tried your rajma chawal and aloo beans recipes in my IP Duo and they turned out wonderful!

  29. Asha says

    5 stars
    I also got the burn warning. I canceled the function, waited and restarted and set for 2 minutes twice. The masala looked fine; there was a little bit of the mixture stuck on the bottom. It took longer for the onions to brown, but otherwise no problems Very easy to prepare and hopefully the masala will last for a few months.

  30. Staci R says

    5 stars
    Ashley! I have you as one of my favorite food blogs.

    Cooking and planning meals is my “zen” activity. I love Indian food and learning it’s history. Your blog pays a fabulous homage and respect to the great diversity and history of Indian food.

    I have a batch of masala cooling off right now. I eyeballed the spices (I go heavier and added Kashmiri chili) but also with the understanding, this is a base, and used canned San Marzano whole tomatoes. Otherwise, followed the recipe. It is excellent.

    Thank you for your passion and sharing the yum!

  31. Mark says

    5 stars
    Hi Ashley, what would your view be on sautéing the onions with some whole spices (indian bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamon pods) and then removing these before going in with the other ingredients? I take this suggestion from Atul Kochar’s (Michelin starred Indian chef) though he also uses cumin seeds at the start which I’m not keen on as they can’t be removed and stay in the sauce.

    Look like a great recipe and cannot wait to try it.

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Mark, I don’t think it’s necessary for this onion masala 🙂 Some of my recipes that call for this masala may also call for you to bloom some spices before adding this masala (like my chicken bhuna for example) but trust me, the onion masala will be plenty flavorful even without blooming whole spices in oil first.

  32. Ketaki says

    Hi Ashley,

    Thank you for this recipe. It really is a game changer! I tried this for the first time last weekend and my weekday cooking was a breeze.. I have never been happier in the kitchen before!!

    My instant pot has gone kaput and so I tried this on stove top. I wasn’t sure how the final masala looks after pressure cooking in ip, from the video my guess was that the masala should be cooked till it leaves oil. That reduced the quantity so much so that I got only 9 pucks out of it (using the same egg bite mold). Reading through the comments now I saw that for the quantities you have given I should have 21 pucks of masala. Can you advise on how much should the masala be reduced if cooking on stovetop?

    Many thanks!

  33. Mees says

    Hi! I’m making this for the first time so I don’t want make a very big batch just enough for one dish (your palak paneer recipe). What would be the measurements if I just wanted to make a small amount for your palak dish?

    • Mark says

      I’m not the author but I think it’s too difficult to make in a single quantity and certainly wouldn’t work in a pressure cooker..

      I think you’re better off making a different recipe that builds the base from whole ingredients rather than this onion masala.

  34. Bhargavi says

    5 stars
    Hi Ashley,
    Coming across your page was one the best things this year!
    I had a baby couple of months ago. When she was born I had complications which led to me being hospitalised and unable to care for my 4 yr old too. Being in a lockdown meant none of our friends could help us, and we couldn’t get family to come over from India due to restrictions.

    Luckily we had made and stocked up these masala cubes and husband would make food for us in a jiffy in between his office work.
    Later I too didn’t have to spend much time cooking and am able to spend lot of time with my preschooler and newborn.

    Now I’m absolutely fine and back to normal, but this masala is a staple in our freezer. This will be of great help when I join back work too.
    I can’t thank you enough for your amazing and super easy recipes!

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Bhargavi, that’s so kind of you to say – thank you! Congrats on your newborn! I’m sorry to hear things were so tough the first couple of months, I’m glad all you’re better now. Glad to hear that the onion masala was so helpful 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing this with me.

  35. Aarti Pai says

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipes. I’ve been using them for some time now! Can you substitute tomato paste for the tomatoes in the onion masala? If so, what would the quantity be?

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Aarti, I haven’t tried subbing tomato paste – but I wouldn’t simply because it’d affect the amount of masala that this recipe makes. The tomatoes help to bulk up the masala which helps to create a thicker sauce in recipes. If you experiment though, let us know how it goes!

  36. NEZTRA says

    5 stars
    I don’t have an Instant Lot. But the ingredients seem to be exactly what I was looking for. Can you recommend cooking times if preparing on a stove top?

  37. MJM says

    5 stars
    Thank you for this wonderful curry base recipe! I just wanted to share my “to taste” spice adjustments in case anyone is interested:

    5 tablespoons ground coriander
    ½ cup fresh cilantro
    2 teaspoons fish sauce
    ½ teaspoon salt
    2 teaspoons sugar
    1 tablespoon dried methi leaves
    1 teaspoon cardamom
    1 teaspoon paprika
    2 teaspoon ground cumin
    1 teaspoon turmeric
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne

    I now have frozen 1/2 cup “pucks” of pretty much a perfect foundation – all I need to add is coconut milk or cream and this will almost be identical to my favourite Indian restaurant takeout!

    One thing though, I really do believe salt is needed – it was only after I added salt and the fish sauce that the true flavours of the caramelized onions and spices came through.

    Thank you again, I believe this is the Holy Grail of masala gravies I have been searching for!

  38. K Marie Tyler says

    5 stars
    I put a photo on messenger as I just made a big beautiful post tonight. I am so excited to have it in my freezer now!!

  39. Harshali Kothari says

    I make onion Masala often. This time I used smoked paprika by mistake instead of paprika. The masala came out with a deep earthy flavor.
    Can I still use it in the recipes? What should I add to balance the flavors?

  40. Lisa says

    I cannot say how much I love this recipe and technique, and all the recipes you post using this onion masala! It has changed my kitchen for the better. It has made me a happier kitchen dweller especially on busy evenings. For all the “Burn Errors” out there- I’ve gotten the “burn error” every time I’ve made this. I have done all the recommended things (added more water before, scraped and scraped, added more water after) and typically use a home canned tomato sauce plus a little water, with no luck. One day after 3 tries I said f*** it and sat there, it had gotten up to pressure and I figured I could let it naturally release and it would be cooked enough. About a minute later, the pressure timer was back on and fine. This has happened every time- I now say f*** it and the IP comes back to life after about a minute. I believe the newer IPs are overly sensitive but will recalibrate after taking a breather. I hope this helps with the frustration others are having with burn errors- because this onion masala is an absolute staple and so easy aside from that! Making a batch now for my expectant daughter and her family!

  41. Chandni says

    If you are using the ready made garlic ginger paste from a jar (From the Indian Store) how much should you use? Thank you!!

    • RAggs says

      Hi – Did you ever try this recipe with the jarred ginger garlic paste? If so, how much did you use and did it turn out well? Thanks!

  42. Stephen Dunn says

    Hi Ashley, I notice you use Cayenne spice in A lot of your recipe’s, Can I use Indian red chilli powder instead

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Stephen, yes, you can definitely use chili powder instead of cayenne. I use cayenne in my recipes because it is more consistent in terms of spiciness. Indian chilli powder can vary quite a bit. You can always use red chilli to taste.

  43. TRacy says

    5 stars
    This recipe is absolutely life-changing! During quarantine, I have missed going to a local Indian buffet so I decided to learn to cook Indian Food. I freeze this Masala in her recommended containers and the recipes she gives to go with it are awesome! I whip up food so quickly with it – even with a chronic illness that often makes cooking pasta difficult. My husband is the happiest he has ever been with dinners! Delicious and healthy! Thank you so much for this!

    One question – does your published cookbook have recipes (or modifications) to use with this Masala?

  44. Jayesh says

    4 stars
    Ashley,

    Have you tried this recipe in slow cook mode?

    I think some of the IP models are more sensitive to burn notices, and they don’t like the thick tomato sauce. I struggled with burn notice 3 times tonight. It’s been 45 minutes. Every time, it spends 15 minutes getting to pressure, and then gives a burn notice. I’ve tried adding water. I’ve tried scraping the bottom. Last time, there was nothing in the bottom. It still gave me burn notice.

    Finally, I’m giving up, and imma slow cook this for 5 hours.

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Jayesh, I’m sorry for the trouble! You’re right, newer IPs are more sensitive – I’ve now listed adding water as part of the recipe rather than having it in the notes. It should help to do it up front vs. after the burn sign. I’ve noticed that sometimes, even if a burn sign comes up – if you give it a few minutes the sign will go away on its own and go back to counting. If this happens again, you can try waiting to see if it will go away. Please let me know if that helps in the future. For now, I’m sure it’ll be fine if you slow cook it.

    • Meghan says

      I’m having the same problem! I tried 3 times and I’m giving up. I guess I’ll try slow cooking.

      • Breeanna Charlesworth says

        Yes I also gave up on the pressure cooking, and went to slow cook. I added a whole cup of water, but still it burnt to the bottom of the pan. It wasn’t a false alarm, the bottom was really burned. I had used canned tomatoes, so I think the sugars may be a factor. I have a IP Duo Nova for the record, a fairly recent model.

        But, the masala is really nice, so I just know for next time to slow cook instead. I have had no other issues with any of the pressure cook recipes from this site.

  45. Gina says

    Can Red Onions be used in place of yellow onions? Does it make any difference? I am so looking forward to trying the onion masala recipes! Thanks for all the detailed recipes!! Sending you Blessings and lots of Love!!

  46. Lisa G. says

    5 stars
    I made this last night and used a half cup to make your Toor dal recipe today. It’s absolutely fantastic! Thanks for explaining about how to make and store this ahead for simplicity. I used my silicone molds for egg bites to freeze the masala in batches.
    Thanks for making these recipes so simple and easy to use!

  47. Rizwana says

    5 stars
    The best ever recipe. Time saver. Can use for many many dishes. Thanks Ashley.❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👏👏

  48. Farah says

    Hi Ashley – I have made onion masala a few times before but today I got the burn notice 3 times! I followed the recipe as usual and made sure that the I deglazed the pot before pressure cooking. After the first burn notice I cleaned the pot, added a little water and put back to pressure cook. Burn notice again. Any ideas why this might have happened?? It seemed to burn at the bottom while coming to pressure.

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Farah, ah that’s a bummer – sorry that happened! It sounds like some of it may have gotten stuck at the bottom – if that happens again, see if you can wait it out – sometimes the burn notice goes away on its own. If not, try adding more water. I hope this doesn’t happen to you again. You should still be able to use the masala though!

  49. Flavia says

    Hi Ashley, recently started following your blog and am excited to try out your recipes.
    Can you let me know which brand /model of the immersion blender you are using in your onion Masala recipe video?

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Flavia, I had a company produce the video for me a while ago, so I’m not sure what model they used. I currently use an All Clad immersion blender but previously used a Cuisinart (that eventually broke). I think any brand will be fine.

  50. gail says

    4 stars
    I know garlic cloves measuring is not precise. please, next time you chop a head of garlic could you weigh it and let us know or add to recipe. Since you have an eye for what a ‘head of garlic’ looks like it would help us newbies to know (weight wise) what a head of garlic looks like. thank you in advance.

  51. gail says

    5 stars
    What does “putting it under pressure” do to this mixture? What did one do before this appliance was invented? just curious.

  52. Kajal says

    Hi Ashley, thanks for all the super delicious instant pot recipes. Love all your recipes. I am new to instant pot but have tried a few of your recipes and all are super delicious. I am going to try the onion masala for the first time and wanted to check if canned organic tomato paste can be used instead of diced tomatoes and if so, how much would be equivalent to 2 cans of diced tomatoes? thank you!

    • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

      Hi Kajal, I’m so glad to hear that you’re enjoying my recipes! To answer your question – no, I would not use tomato paste in this recipe. The diced tomatoes add volume to this as well as liquid. I would wait to make this until you can use diced tomatoes.

  53. tom Mishra says

    I think instead of cooking this, we can blend all the contents and keep it in the freeze and use it afterwards in the instant pot with Saute option for few minutes stirring. I may be wrong as always, but get a better favor of onion, tomatoes and spices from the cold mold.

  54. Jen says

    5 stars
    This is my 3rd batch of making the onion masala…. I make a new batch as soon as i am down to the last dozen cubes or so….. Thank you for a life saver, Ashley…. I’ve lost count of the days where I finish work and I am just able to throw some chicken into the IP with a few cubes of the onion masala and have dinner ready in under an hour

  55. Halima says

    This has been an absolute time-saver for me. Made some up in the last days of my pregnancy just before I got covid and had a c-section. I made this up with just onions – no spices, tomatoes or garlic or ginger so I could use in whatever stove top curries I needed to. Made things so much easier for me. Made a few more batches since

  56. Kelly says

    5 stars
    Ashley, thank you so much for this recipe! It’s a lifesaver, and I’ve been making it since you first posted it, so I thought I should finally write and thank you for it! I just made the langar dal this evening, and it was the best thing I’ve had in a while. Best to you and your family!

  57. Brit says

    5 stars
    This is such a lifesaver for me! I keep this in the freezer now. I do not like the lingering smell of onions in the house, so I chop the onions and cook this in the instant pot outside. When I make this I make a big batch. To avoid burn I use Medium sauté not high, and I will take the pot out of the Instant pot to let it cool. Also, do not let the spices directly touch the pot bottom or this creates burn bits. If you do get Burn turn it off and let it cool and add water. Honestly, burn doesn’t really change the flavor so it can still be saved! A few times I have poured everything into a bowl and cleaned the pot but it didn’t seem worth the effort.

  58. MenB says

    5 stars
    Hey Ashley, some of my friends introduced me to your site and I’ve now tried the onion masala the 2nd time. It makes cooking a breeze through the week, so thank you!

    One suggestion for those of you that have an issue with burning, first thing, I switch the sauté mode from hot to normal, if I find that too much is sticking to the bottom. That helps. Also, depending on your tomato water content, you may need to add some water before the high pressure cooking. So, before you close the lid see if your masala already looks dry, then add some water. Also, ensure that you are scraping off the bottom as the onion starts to brown. Leaving it as is may cause the burn sign. The recipe has worked great for me otherwise!

  59. Emily says

    I always have this in my freezer, and have personally recommended this series to my friends and family until they are probably sick of hearing about it 😆 I have learned so much about Indian cooking and spices from your blog. I can’t thank you enough!

    I used to use the trays you recommend, but I recently picked up some “Souper Cubes” trays for freezing in a more space convenient way. I use the one cup size trays, and fill them halfway to make 1/2c rectangles that melt easily. It works great! 8 cups of sauce fit perfectly in a gallon freezer bag and it sits very flat.

  60. Neha says

    5 stars
    I followed the recipe as is and still got a “Burn” sign. Added some water and again tried but the “Burn” sign continued. Ultimately had to just let go. What can I do to stop this from happening? 🙁

      • Manjit Marlow says

        Hi…I’m getting the burn error as well, added more water and mixed well ensuring the burnt bits scraped off… but got the burn message again. 🙁

          • Tanya says

            Hi Ashley! I had the same issue, inspired of making sure I scraped and deglazed it before pressure cooking, even before pressure eoukd build the burn message came, and when I would check its all stuck in the bottom of the pan again

            I added water again twice and still had the same issue 🙁

            Was so looking forward to it coming together.
            I’ve attempted soo many of your recipes but somehow this one is the one I’m stuck at haha

            Help!

            • Ashley - My Heart Beets says

              Hi Tanya, I’m sorry to hear that! I would try adding even more water and scraping the bottom really well – sometimes the water content in tomatoes can vary and you can always sauté the extra liquid off at the end if needed. I hope that helps for next time – please let me know if you try again!

  61. Asha says

    I procrastinated for a long time, but so glad I finally made and froze these. Cooking really is a breeze when you just pop out frozen cubes. I ended up getting covered ice cube silicone tray and that took my worry of ice maker made cubes having a smell. Thanks.

  62. Sima says

    5 stars
    Every modern Indian cook needs this recipe!! You can get slow-cooked masala in a fraction of the time. It makes getting a quick and tasty meal on the table quick and easy, especially useful on busy weekdays. I’m a huge fan. Once again, thank you Ashley for the care and precision of your recipes, and for sharing with all of us!

  63. Renu says

    I saw this; I made it- and I love it. So easy and the convenience is awesome.
    I also have this to my daughter who is studying- and she uses the masala cubes for her weekend meal prep. Thanks Ashley – this is one of the recipes of yours that I have used!

  64. David says

    5 stars
    Hello all.
    Make this. In bulk – I do enough for 60 silicon 1/2 cup moulds at a time, freeze, decant into 2 gallon ziplocks and keep in the freezers. Use them for almost everything!

    Whilst you are at it, do similar variants with garlic and ginger; Coriander and green chillies (with or without garlic too)

    Then, search all Ashley’s recipes that use the masala and make them. ENJOY! 🙂

  65. Heather says

    5 stars
    So quick and easy! This masala recipe has finally allowed me to make delicious Indian dishes!

    Since I can only find hot-house tomatoes, I use canned tomatoes per the recipe’s suggestion. I find Muir Glen Fire-Roasted tomatoes to be particularly fantastic in this recipe.

    Thanks Ashley!

      • Catherine says

        I’m a white girl married to a Keralite husband and this recipe has changed my life. It makes cooking Indian food so quick and easy. I’ve used this for chicken curry, goat curry and toor dal. I just substitute kasmiri chili powder instead of paprika, and I cook the onions for 45 min to an hour to caramelize them thoroughly. When I get the burn notice, I just add more water, deglaze and try again. Thank you!

  66. MargoLondinium says

    5 stars
    I’ve just made your onion masala and made the mistake of using garam masala instead of ground coriander (they are next to each other in my spice tin!) but it still tastes great! Obviously the flavour will be a tad different but I think it will still work in your recipes. 🙂

      • MargoLondinium says

        5 stars
        Well – I made your IP keema, veganasing it with Linda McCartney veggie mince – and also your IP zucchini curry the same day! Both totally delicious! I added a little ground coriander to the keema but the extra garam masala worked well in this recipe! Loads of leftovers so also made some keema pasties! Brilliant recipes!

  67. Rainbow says

    I tried this twice. First time I made it with just one Tbsp freshly ground coriander. I enjoyed it very much, better than with 3 Tbsp. I wondered if the measurement was in error and should have said tsp. Am I alone in finding 3 Tbsp overpowering?

  68. Rashmi says

    5 stars
    HI Ashley, I did tried your onion masala. It was brilliant. Family loved it. Only change I did was added couple of handful of cashew and almonds for the masala so I can used them for paneer butter masala,kofta as well. Now I always have stock of this onion masala in my freezer🤗. Keep rocking you are doing great job.

  69. sharon says

    Hi Ashley,

    Loving my insta pot!!! Using it everyday. Do you know if I half the recipe in a 6 qt pot if that will work? My freezer space due to covid is a little tight.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Sharon, I’m so glad you love your IP! I’m sure you can halve this recipe – I don’t see why it’d be an issue. I totally understand having to deal with limited freezer space these days – I’m having the same issue. Just so you know, the masala will last about a week in the fridge.

  70. Khushi says

    5 stars
    I agree! This is such a timesaver. Thank you for sharing. I just have one problem though; it’s SOOOOO hard to get Rid of that strong onions garlic smell from the home after making this masala. I leave the window open and turn in the exhaust fan but that doesn’t do it. Any ideas of how to get rid of this smell after cooking?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Glad you like it! I’m not sure other than doing what you already do with the windows open and the exhaust on. If it really bothers you and you’re able to sauté it outside on a deck you could try that?

  71. Christine says

    I forgot to mention that I put one and a half cups of water with the trivet but everyone probably realises that. Pot in pot is great for avoiding burn problems. 🙂

  72. Christine says

    5 stars
    Hi Ashley. I’m loving your recipes, and your tips are really helpful. I noticed that quite a few people had Burn issues so I transferred the masala to a 3 quart liner and set that on a trivet in an IP Duo 60. Because it was on a trivet and above the element I increased the time to 8 minutes at high pressure with long NPR. It’s perfect! Looks and smells wonderful. Thanks so much. I was not aware of this masala till your blog.

  73. tamran says

    Hi,

    Would this recipe still work if I blended the onions, garlic and ginger and cooked that down instead of starting with chopped onions?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Tamran, blending the onions will release more water content and so it’ll take you much longer to brown the onions. That said – if you’re not worried about increasing the saute time, then you can do this. Let me know how it goes!

  74. Varsha Phadke says

    Hi Ashley, I have been using your onion masala recipe for almost a year now. Both my boys, who are in college and love Indian food, are now cooking Indian curries themselves, thanks to the “masala balls” I supply them every time they visit! Thank you for this super time-saving trick.

  75. Matt says

    5 stars
    This recipe makes Indian cooking so easy. I searched forever for a recipe that replicated my favorite yellow dal soups at Indian restaurants, and the dal fry recipe here, using the onion masala, is it. Delicious!

  76. Vsh. K says

    5 stars
    Thank you so much! This is such a life-saver for busy mums! I can get a full healthy meal on the table with such little prep on weekday evenings thanks to these magic masala balls. I have made this onion masala many times and recommended your blog to all my busy mum friends. I have been an instant-pot fan since 5 years and this has made me an even bigger fan! I enjoy all your recipes. All have been fantastic!

  77. Peter says

    Do you have a recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala using the onion masala? I’ve played with it, but not found a recipe that I love yet. Thank you!!

  78. Priya Mistry says

    5 stars
    Turned out great! Thanks for another wonderful recipe that in turn will make the other recipes even faster! I was so surprised at the coriander:cumin ratio! My parents usually use a 3:1 ratio while my in-laws use a 2:1 ratio. In this recipe, yours is much more heavy on the coriander! Is this a regional difference depending on where in India your from?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Priya, I’m so happy to hear that! You can definitely adjust the amount of spices to your taste – I like mine coriander heavy because it makes the masala a bit thicker and also because I love the flavor. I prefer to add cumin directly to dishes as it can be a bit strong and sometimes my recipes call for roasted cumin powder rather than regular.

  79. Lisa says

    5 stars
    I tried this for the first time, I read comments before so I ensured good oil and scrapped the bottom, but I got the burn notice. I quickly moved to stove and recovered, it just took longer. I made yummy Aloo Gobi with the leftover I didn’t freeze in the silicon cups, and tonight made the Pav Bhaji perfectly without any issue. I will try again next time in the Instant Pot, but if it burns again I will still make ahead on the stove for freezing, it’s so convenient and worth the time. Next time I will add some water and cook off after pressure cook, if required. Thank you so much, I love your recipes!

  80. Pavi says

    Hello. Due to this pandemic situation, the freezer is kind of over full. So if I am making this masala and trying to refrigerate, how long will it be good ? Or will it be spoiled?

  81. Mariam says

    Hi Ashley. I don’t know if anyone has asked this already. There are so many comments and I haven’t read them all, so if you have already answered I do apologize. My question is, how come you are using so little spices other than coriander powder when you are making so much masala? Is half teaspoon of cumin or turmeric really going to make much difference in the taste when there is approximately 6 cups of masala made? Thanks for providing an easy recipe to make Indian cooking simple.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Thanks, Mariam! You can definitely increase the other spices if you’d like! I like coriander powder for the flavor and also because I think it helps thicken the masala a bit but it’s just personal preference. I usually list more spices in individual recipes calling for this masala as well.

  82. Srikanth says

    @Ashley, I haven’t made anything in your onion masala series but I just made this last night to sweeten up an aloo gobi matar that was lacking the sweetness that you need to lift up the “sulphuric” quality of brassicas like cauliflower. It worked brilliantly, especially taking your tips on extended browning. Thanks!

  83. Jarom says

    5 stars
    Just finished my second batch. I’ll admit the only dish we have made (so far) is the chicken curry (which is how we fund this recipe). Delicious and, compared to the Indian restaurant down the street, so inexpensive! Really appreciate you sharing.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Jarom, that’s so great to hear! And thanks for the kind words, you’ll have to let me know what you think of other recipes you try! The shakshuka is surprisingly good and really easy to make as are most of the other onion masala recipes!

  84. Sowmya says

    5 stars
    I love this hack and it helps a lot in making food quicker which use this as a base. I recently got Instant pot ace and was wondering if I can make this using soup option in it? Did you try it yourself or would you recommend doing so?

  85. Andie Early says

    I would like to use garlic ginger paste instead of fresh garlic and ginger. I know it’s not as good, but because of extenuating circumstance I cannot chop and grind garlic and ginger. I was guessing I should use about 1/2 cup of garlic ginger paste. That seems like a lot to me, does it sound right to you? What would you suggest? How much should I use?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Andie, it won’t hurt to have more or less ginger/garlic – you can try adding the amount you think you’ll like. I’m guessing this isn’t fresh paste, correct? And so it’s likely not as strong in flavor? If that’s the case then yes I’d probably use half a cup.

  86. Mac says

    5 stars
    Just made this for the first time. It has such a deep, rich flavor, my husband asked if it had beef in it. So delicious!

  87. Shailaja says

    Hi Ashley,
    I’m just making this and wanted to check if you didn’t add salt to this paste for a reason.

  88. PrimaVed says

    Hi Ashley – Not sure if this has already been asked since I see so many questions in response to this recipe.

    Would it work to alter the onion : tomato ratio in making this masala? When making chicken dishes, we always use a lot more onion and very little tomato.

    If yes, would that change anything in the way the masala is used in different recipes?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi! One issue is that it may not make very much masala if you use mostly onions. You will also need to adjust/play around with how much to use in my other onion masala recipes as well. Please let me know what you decide and how it goes!

  89. Oregon says

    5 stars
    I’m making my second batch of onion masala today. This hack makes weeknight cooking fast, easy and with minimal cleanup. Everything I’ve made so far has been outstanding including some vegetarian versions of meat recipes. Definitely recommend using an immersion blender. Five stars! Thanks for many excellent meals

  90. PARINA PATEL says

    5 stars
    Ashley, You have changed my life. I’m a new mom and this makes it so easy to throw something together and eat healthy.
    I was lazy at first and avoided doing this because I didn’t think it was worth it. I’m so glad I decided to give it a try. If anyone out there is hesitating, don’t. Use this for all the recipes. They are all so good. The potato eggplant, green moong bean, toor dal recipes are all awesome. I need to go to the indian store and get some whole urad dal and panner to make your other recipes. Please add more recipes with this masala (maybe different type of lentil/vegetable ones). I love it so much. You are so awesome. Also, thanks for your blog on feeding kids indian food. I’m definitely going to need to get my little one into indian food soon!

  91. Devi Ben says

    I roast onions and tomatoes in Oven . very easy and works everytime. I only make worth for a week. You can make more, I guess. Thanks for the lovely recipes!

  92. Cassie says

    Hello,
    How much ginger is required? I know you said 2 in ginger in the ingredients but just wondering how much that equates to after being chopped?

    Could I substitute ginger paste instead? If so, any guesstimate on the amount?

    Can’t wait to try this!

    Thanks!

  93. Nicki says

    Hi, these recipes sound amazing but I don’t have a one pot or a crock pot or a pressure cooker. Could you give me an idea of timings if I use an ordinary saucepan please?
    Thanks 😋

  94. jay says

    5 stars
    hi ashley,

    thanks for this amazing hack.

    a couple of questions-
    can we blend the onions first then fry them ?
    can we use tamato paste instead of fresh or canned tomatoes?

    i wish to avoid the step of blending the cooked masala before cooling.

    thank you.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Thanks Jay! I don’t recommend blending the onions first because I’ve found that it takes much longer to brown pureed onions. You can use a food processor to chop them – that would be faster. I also would not use tomato paste – it’s too thick, may result in burning and will also result in very little masala. Do you have an immersion blender? It’s much easier than putting the masala in a blender. Hope that helps!

  95. Upstairs Woman says

    5 stars
    Where has onion masala been all my life??!! The recipes in the series are just great – so easy and yummy. Bookmarked it, and eager to see the series continue!

  96. Sejal says

    I tried making the onion masala and palak paneer and got the burn notice for both dishes before reaching pressure. Seems like a lot of commenters have had the same experience. Ashley, have you experienced this when making the recipe? I followed the directions fairly meticulously. Before pressurizing, I made sure no onions/tomato were burned on the bottom. I used canned tomatoes.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Sejal, I’ve made this so many times (using fresh and canned) and have never gotten a burn error – I’ve even TRIED to get a burn error just to see what’s going on out but haven’t been able to. I’ve heard from some readers that newer models are more sensitive so I may just have to buy a new one to see what’s going on. I’ve also heard though that even if the burn sign comes on, as long as it comes to pressure it should turn out fine. If you try will you let me know?

      • Sejal says

        I have a 9-month old IP Ultra 6quart. I didn’t reach full pressure but the sauce tasted great in the palak paneer. There was a significant amount of burn on the bottom of the IP that I did not incorporate into the blended sauce. I might try a pot-in-pot approach when making it next time – I get great results with that when making IP steel cut oatmeal. What are you looking for to determine doneness in the unblended pressure cooked sauce?

  97. Manjini says

    5 stars
    Ok this is the smartest thing I have ever read abt cooking. I hate cutting onions which is the main reason i stay away from cooking indian food. But this is a game changer. I used my food processor to chop 2lbs of onions and I used a 28oz can of chopped tomatoes. I did forget abt the garlic so I do hav to add garlic to my food while cooking but other than my mistake this onion masala is the best. I havent even frozen it as I am confident I will be using it up by next week. I do regret getting rid of my baby’s silicone mould as it was exactly the same one you used to store the masala. Thanks for this recipe.

  98. Rex says

    Hi there,
    I apologize for this (stupid) question, as I’m pretty new to Indian cooking. Is it absolutely necessary to include the tomatoes in this or can they added when cooking the dishes that call for onion masala? I ask because having caramelized onions + garlic would be more versatile in my case. That way I can use it when cooking other types of cuisine that don’t call for all spices and tomatoes.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Rex, you can leave out the tomatoes but you’ll want to add a little water so the pot comes to pressure (since you won’t have the water that naturally releases from tomatoes). Also, you won’t be able to use the sauce in the recipes in my series but you can definitely come up with your own recipes! Or you can try to use some of this masala and cook down tomatoes when a recipe calls for them. Let me know how it goes 🙂

  99. Adam Davenport says

    5 stars
    Delicious! Absolutely amazing! Even if you accidentally use sweet onions and red tomatoes, or you don’t brown the onions quite enough, this recipe is to die for.! It turned out more like the way you suggested the first time I made it because I was concerned about messing it up, and I had all the right ingredients to make the aloo baingan eggplant. This last though I ended up with something more like pizza sauce however it is still impressed my entire family when they couldn’t stop eating my tortellini… it’s good no matter what you dip in it too!
    THANK YOU SO MUCH

  100. wooknight says

    5 stars
    A million thanks to you for posting this recipe !!! You made the culinary aspect of my life substantially easier

  101. Anshu Sharma says

    Hi Ashley,

    Thanks for this recipe. This recipe is magic. I used this earlier and it came out perfect. However today when i tried to saute my red onions, they turned greenish/blue. I checked online and some say its due to acidic properties of onion which results in Alkaline environment. Did any of you come across this? and is it ok to store the masala in the freezer to use it for later use?

    Thanks in advance,
    Anshu

  102. Raghavi says

    5 stars
    Ashley, you’re my go to instant pot recipe source now. Every recipe of yours I have tried so far is simple, yet so delicious! I have the onion masala sitting in my freezer now and the shrimp curry and langar dal I made with it were utterly tasty. Thank you!!!

  103. Jen says

    5 stars
    I am absolutely in love with your site, and every recipe I’ve made so far! (have made the butter chicken a few times, your korma with lamb, and the Chicken Biryani. Each of them has been so easy and delicious! Thank you so much for sharing! Tonight I’m making the Toor Dal and finally had to break down and make a batch of the onion masala. While a bit more time consuming, it’s great to know I’ll have a bunch frozen for future meals. I’ve never actually had onion masala when not already in a dish so cannot say for sure if it is ‘legit’ but it sure smells legit!

    Your directions are always very direct and easy to follow, I’m excited to whip up the Toor Dal for dinner in a few hours!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Jen, thank you so much for the kind words! I’m so happy to hear that you’ve liked every recipe of mine that you’ve made so far!! Can’t wait to hear what you think of the onion masala recipes 🙂

  104. joe says

    Hi,

    this recipe and all these recipes look really good. is there a stovetop recipe for the onion masala?

    thx, joe

  105. Preeti Chima says

    5 stars
    Love it!! I honestly hate chopping and while it felt like ot took me forever to chop the onions I needed foe this onion masala recipe it was totally worth it! Now that its been made, I’ve stored about 3/4 of it in ice trays and have kept the rest in an air tight box in the fridge! So excited about not having to chop on a regular basis now! 😁😁

    • My Heart Beets says

      Preeti, I’m so glad you made it!! Hope you love everything you make with the masala! Also, if you have a food processor, you can use that to chop the onions easily – it’s definitely worth investing in one in my opinion 🙂

  106. kaviya says

    5 stars
    Hi,

    This is awesome. For simplified cooking method please check for OPOS recipes. Just google it. You have to try. Its easy and gives authentic taste too. I thought you should know about it.

  107. Jennifer says

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and use it all the time as a base for many dishes. I also got the burn message until I slightly covered the pot while cooking the onions so that they stayed a little moist. I also use canned diced tomatoes and that seems to have solved the problem.

    I have a time-saving tip that I use regularly! Since you blend everything at the end anyways, the cuts of the onions, garlic, and ginger don’t really matter. So I peel my onions and run them through a slicer blade in the cuisinart. It’s SO much faster than chopping by hand. Then I rinse out the cuisinart and throw in my peeled garlic and ginger with the chopper blade. This really speeds up prep time.

  108. Sylvia says

    I cannot wait to try this. I am Indian and I cook Indian food all the time but i never thought of making this ahead of time, even though I make and freeze so many other things regularly. I did try the pre-fried onions available in stores and didn’t like it at all.

    With this masala, my cooking time will be reduced by so much!

  109. ELF says

    Hi!! I stumbled across your blog earlier this afternoon. My first ever batch of onion masala is now bubbling away happily on my stove. THANK YOU for making Indian cooking so accessible. 🙂

  110. Shilpa Sharma says

    Hi Ashley, love your blog! I’ve tried a few ‘masala’ recipes and really want to give yours a try as well. I noticed you don’t add a ton of spice to the nasal, unlike a lot of other recipe’s I’ve used. Is this because you add the spice later, (whenever you use your masala cubes)? Just curious, whether I could add more cumin and other spices…or if you recommend adding them later. Thanks!

  111. Heather B says

    I want to make this but will it it make my whole house smell like onions? My husband hates when I cook onions on the stove. Thank you

    • My Heart Beets says

      You can keep the exhaust on and open up a window – or wait until he is out of the house? It may be better to get it all done in one day vs. cooking onions for several days. Hope that helps!

  112. Reenam says

    Hi Ashley, Ive made this recipe twice in the 6 quart instant pot duo. Both times I have had the burn error immediately, despite carefully following the instructions. In total Ive had to use two extra cups of water. I wonder if I have to boil this extra water off at the end to get the same volume- at the moment it looks more like a curry than a paste!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Reenam! I wonder why you’re getting a burn error – are you using a 6 quart? Is this with fresh or canned tomatoes? Just trying to see if we can troubleshoot. I don’t add any water so 2 cups seems like quite a lot – yes, you’d need to boil the water off at the end.

      • Reenam says

        Yes I am using the 6 quart pot. I used canned tomatoes. I have made this masala a few times, and each time I seem to be unable to get away with even reducing the water quantity to one cup! I am quite meticulous about ensuring there are no burnt bits before I put the pressure function on. I tried increasing the volume of oil used to 3/4 cup but it didnt make a difference! Thanks so much for your help!

  113. Sue says

    I don’t have an Instant Pot. I do have a crock pot, and I have successfully caramelized onions in it. If I cook the onions first separately, do you have any suggestions for how long I should cook the onions with the tomatoes and everything else? At a low or high setting?
    Thanks for any insights you can provide

  114. Lizzy says

    4 stars
    Hi Ashley….I am making the Onion Marsala and have tried 4 times each time getting the Burn message this last attempt I have added 2 cups of water to the mix and it seems to ok now as reached pressure and counting down for 5 minutes…my tinned tomatoes were the Mutti Brand of finely chopped tomatoes, so quite alot of water had to be added so do I need to boil off some of this water ?

  115. Lizzy says

    HI Guys I have had 2 Burn messages not a happy chappy at the moment…last time I added extra water but still got the burn message on the 2nd attempt. I have turned off the pot now so will I add extra water again as my chopped tomatoes were quite thick, how much water is enough please ?

  116. Shilpa says

    5 stars
    Just made this and used a muffin pan which worked great for the 1/4 cup servings. I am sold on doing this for all my cooking needs. Thank you for making my life easier.

  117. Priti says

    Hi! Thank you so so much for this series. It’s cold here so thinking canned might be better. Any need to add sugar in your experience?

  118. Priya says

    Hi Ashley,

    I made your green moong daal recipe in the instant pot tonight and it was so delicious! I didn’t enjoy all of the tedious chopping which is why I came to this recipe 🙂

    Would this work if I froze the tomato/onion/ginger/garlic without the spices and add them when I actually use the frozen masala cubes? Just wondering as different recipes call for different spices. Thanks in advance!

  119. Sharmila says

    Hi! If I don’t have this onion masala available and I want to make your shrimp curry, what are the proportion for doing it with the recipe?

  120. Alison says

    5 stars
    Thanks so much for this! I made a batch today after finding your recipe for Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry and I froze several portions to use as starters for other dishes in the future. I love cooking (and especially EATING) Indian food, but sometimes the prep work can be daunting. This will make sure we’re eating lots more flavorful dishes in the near future!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Yes 🙂 You can add additional spices depending on what you make with the masala. If you use one of my onion masala recipes it takes into account the spices in the masala so I just list any additional spices you’ll want to add.

  121. Nisha says

    Hi Ashley, I’ve made this before and spent quite a while chopping, which was well worth it given all the delicious recipes that came from it (even my mom who was born in India was impressed with me haha). But I am about to make another batch today and had a quick question. Instead of chopping, would putting the onions and then the tomatoes in a food processor work? Or would that change the flavors/carmelizing? Thank you! I honestly can’t thank you enough for your recipes. They make me feel like I’m home again and I just am so appreciative to have stumbled upon the website and FB group.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Nisha, that’s so great to hear!! It’s definitely a big accomplishment when you can impress an Indian mom lol. Also, sorry for taking awhile to reply but yes you can definitely chop them separately in a food processor! I just wouldn’t suggest chopping them together as you’ll first want to caramelize the onions. One other thing – if you use a food processor, just don’t over process – if you end up with more of an onion puree then it’ll take forever to caramelize due to the water content. Hope that helps! So glad you found my site and my fb group 🙂

  122. Lena says

    Hi Ashley, I am excited to try this. I have an “mini” instant Pot though. Should I cut the recipe in half?
    Thank you!
    Lena

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Lena! I believe some people in my facebook group (instant pot for indian food) have made the recipe as written in their mini IPs but you can definitely halve the recipe to be safe! Let me know how it goes 🙂

    • Susan says

      4 stars
      Lena, I just used the mini. It works! I made the full amount. Didn’t see the comment section until later, wish I had. I, too, got a burn notice. So, I stopped everything, converted to a Pot in pot method after cleaning the bottom of the IP. (placed ok portion of mixture into a separate glass bowl. Scrubbed the burned bottom of the stainless pot. Added 1 cup water on bottom of IO, placed a trivet, then glass bowl with mixture on top. 5 min on high, natural release eg followed rest of recipe)

  123. Alexa says

    Do you have any guidance on making this in a regular pot? (Nickel allergy = no IP for me!) I’m guessing that most of the steps would be the same, but it’s more a question of how long to let it cook down for/when to add the spices in.

  124. jrh0 says

    I made masala in my new Instant Pot Ultra. I’m at 2500 ft elevation, so I set the Pot accordingly. I used 4 Roma tomatoes and one can of diced tomatoes (I failed to buy enough Romas). I sauteed the onions for 20 minutes, and they still had a lot of moisture. After starting pressure cooking, I got a BURN error in a few minutes. I emptied and cleaned the inner pot, added more oil and water, and started it again. Got another BURN message! Cleaned the pot, and added even more oil and water. This time it worked. Thankfully, the BURN message and shutdown happens before any flavor-spoiling major burning takes place! Next, I’ll try some recipes that use this masala, after which I’ll rate it.

  125. Kathy Lee says

    For people getting the burn indicator on the instant pot, I’ve had this MANY times and I’ve found how to avoid it. What happens is that the spices collect on the bottom of the pot and burn. So to avoid this, I add spices at the end and DO NOT STIR. I know this means the flavors won’t meld as well but better than the burn! Also, never try this in an 8 quart instant pot. 8 quarts can’t handle the thicker sauces that are tomato-based. Hope this helps! I made this yesterday but I forgot to blend with an immersion blender at the end! DOH! Next time! 🙂

  126. Irene says

    5 stars
    Hi, Ashley, I just wanted to say that I made your onion masala very successfully. To prevent the “burn”, I did the preliminary frying on the stove, and then transferred it all to the Instant Pot, and did the rest as you suggest. Came out perfect. I didn’t mind washing one more pot :). Also, since I didn’t have the silicone trays that you use, I used ice-cube trays and it came out perfect as well :). Each cube holds 1/8 cup, so 2 cubes will make 1/4 cup… Can’t wait to use it! 🙂

  127. Sybil says

    Hi, Ashley! Love your recipes and looking forward to making this onion masala. Can I make it in a slow cooker instead of an IP?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Thanks, Sybil! I’m sure it can be done but I haven’t tested it out myself to know the times or anything. If I were going to use a slow cooker, I’d first add the onions and slow cook them until caramelized, then I’d add the tomatoes and cook longer. Please let us know how it goes if you try it this way!

  128. Evan says

    5 stars
    I can not thank you enough for how much you have put into these recipes that you have shared!! I love authentic Indian food and making it in such little time seems like a miracle to me. I recently shared this with my mother who finished her first batch of Onion Masala today. The IP and these recipes have changed my life!! Thank you so much.

  129. Michael Marks says

    Wonderful recipes. Thank you! However, this recipe caused my first major Instant Pot fail. Like some others who’ve commented above, I got the “overheating” error. I poured the contents into a bowl, saw that there were onions burned to the bottom of the Instant Pot. I cleaned it completely, poured everything back in, and tried again thinking I had solved the problem. To my surprise, I got the same error again. When I again poured out the contents, I found that again onions were burned to the bottom. So, I put everything in a pot and cooked on the stove (doubling the 5-minute pressure cooker time, which from a comment from you above, probably was not enough.) FYI, I used fresh Roma tomatoes, not canned. They had relatively little liquid. It seems like the amount of liquid in this recipe is key. It’d be great if you could comment on how to evaluate when there’s enough liquid and what to do if there’s not. Thanks!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Thanks Michael! I’m sorry to hear you got the burn error too – I’ve never had this happen but it seems like if there’s anything stuck to the bottom then the error can come on. I’ll include a note in the recipe – but if you are getting a burn error the best thing to do is to deglaze the pot with a bit of water to make sure there’s nothing stuck at the bottom.

  130. Agnes says

    I am making this right now and am so excited about all the recipes that i can make with it!! I’m having issues with burning soon after i started pressure cooking. I added water a couple of times and it still burned.
    (This happened with the saag recipe as well). Does anyone have this problem, and any potential explanations and solution? Thanks!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Agnes, I have heard that the burn sign can come on if the IP detects that something on the bottom has burned – were there any burnt bits once it was done? If the pot reaches pressure then the dish should turn out fine… let me know!

  131. Inna says

    Thank you for the recipe! I made this today and I also had the burning notification display on the instant pot. There was not too much burning on the bottom, however, I had to scrape the bottom and add some water for the instant pot to pressurize. When it was done, it wasn’t very liquidity (so maybe the water didn’t do too much damage) but I feel like the masala needs salt? Any reason why not to add salt to cut into some of the tomatoe paste taste? (I used canned tomatoes)

    • My Heart Beets says

      Inna, you can definitely add salt if you’d like! I usually just add it directly to the dishes I am making (I have a toddler so I try to be mindful of salt for his portion, then add extra to ours). But feel free to adapt the masala to your taste!

  132. Charles says

    Quick question: why the spices? Seems like it’s better to add them fresh when you use the masala, and also it’s hard to adjust a recipe when there are spices already added. Thanks!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Charles, totally up to you as to whether you want to add them in or not 🙂 I find it easier as I have less work to do when I make recipes – I just add additional spices as needed. If you make any of my recipes that call for onion masala then just add extra spices when making a dish. Hope that helps answer your question!

  133. kiara says

    5 stars
    Hi,

    Thanks so much for sharing this! Quick question, if I were to make this fresh every time I made a recipe that required it, can I just divide all the ingredients by 6 to get one cup? Since this makes about 6 cups of onion masala, would that be a good approximation?

  134. Atma Khalsa says

    5 stars
    What about not adding the spices until you cook your final dish and just cook and freeze the onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes adding spices later? Perhaps this cook give the dishes some variation. Also gives the chance to do try south vs. northern India?

  135. Anita says

    Hi, I am new to IP way of cooking and want to start with making a small batch of this masala before making a big batch as your recipe says. How should I vary the onion/ tomato/ ginger garlic quality if I want to make 1 cup of the paste? Also, after closing the lid do you change the IP settings to pressure cook or cook it in the sauté mode itself? Thank you

  136. Bobbie says

    I’m making this right now, but after 20 minutes of sauteing, my onions are still as white as when I put them in the pot. I wonder why?

    • Bobbie says

      * The onions were quite soft, so I went ahead and followed the rest of the recipe; the masala came out quite well! I may have over-blended a bit, as yours looks a little chunkier. That’s fine–the flavor is great! Thank you for your recipes. I’ve made several and have enjoyed all of them.

  137. Karuna says

    5 stars
    Hi Ashley,
    Thank you for such an amazing idea to store masala!
    I made my first batch of masala today. However, my IP showed “burn” error after the pressure was achieved so I had to release the pressure immediately(before 5 mins).
    What might have went wrong? I used 3 medium size onions and 4 normal size roma tomatoes.
    Did I put less number of tomatoes? Or did I saute for a long time?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Thanks, Karuna! I have heard from others that as long as the pot reaches pressure the contents of the pot are fine. Sometimes the burn sign comes up if there’s a bit of something stuck at the bottom. You can try adding a few tablespoons of water, deglaze the bottom then try again. Let me know if it works out 🙂

  138. Michelle says

    Hi Ashley. I know your recipes that call for onion masala explain wether or not we can use the cubes still frozen but could you explain how to determine this ? I’m experimenting with using the onion masala in other recipes… thanks!

  139. Neeraja says

    In this recipe, when you say npr , do you release pressure after 10 mins, or do you wait till valve comes down?

    • My Heart Beets says

      Michelle, yes, you can definitely use red onions! I just suggest yellow because I feel it gives the masala a slightly sweet flavor. Let me know what you think of the masala and any recipes that you try!

  140. Ken says

    I was having a lot of fun making this until the Instant Pot gave me the dreaded “burn” indication and wouldn’t pressurize. That seems to be the risk of not having additional liquid in the recipe. after a bit of deglazing I’m putting the bowl through a wash cycle before scraping the saved masala back in and trying again. Wish me luck!

    Other than ramping up my stirring, any suggestions on how to avoid this? I used canned diced tomatoes – and yes, I included the juice. Thanks for any ideas, I’m still new to pressure cooking.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Ken, just now seeing this comment but I replied to your comment in the facebook group earlier today. I’ll share my reply here too incase you see it sooner: the burn sign comes on sometimes if the IP detects that something on the bottom has burned but it sounds like you removed any burnt bits before starting. Does this happen with other recipes too? I’ve made this many times without adding water and haven’t had this happen so something is up… Knowing that it eventually turned out well for you makes me think the sign came on because the mixture was thick. I *think* the burn sign is only an issue if the pot doesn’t come to pressure due to something scorched on the bottom.

      • Charlene says

        Hi there, I tried to make this recipe for the first time today, also my first time using the instant pot. I got the burn error 3 times, each time I added more oil but it still kept burning the mix to the bottom of the pan, also thoroughly cleaned the pan between each try. The mix is now swimming in oil and we’re going to try one more time turning the heat level to “less” instead of “normal”. Any other tips?

        • Jennifer says

          Hi Charlene –
          My experience with the InstantPot is that you have to be vigilant using “saute” – stuff sticks very easily! Stir constantly, or lower the heat. If I need to step away for a bit, I switch the InstantPot to “warm” until I can give it my undivided attention. Good luck!

    • PrimaVed says

      I tried making the Onion Masala for the first time last weekend, followed the recipe as it is and still got the burn notification. I emptied the pot and cleaned it thoroughly, added some more oil and put the masala back but got a burn notification again. I let it be for a few minutes and the Burn message went away and IP started cooking the masala again. Eventually it came out fine. I have another question – will post separately.

  141. Fenny says

    Hi, Ashley! If using canned tomatoes, do I drain it first or use the liquid in the can as well? Thanks & can’t wait to make this!

  142. Cristina Tijerina Sepúlveda says

    My question from yesterday is whether onion masala may be substituted for the spice ingredients in the butter chicken. If so, what would the substitution amount ge and should I still add the spices in the recipe as with the Aloo and peas?

    • My Heart Beets says

      You can sub it in any recipe calling for the same ingredients (tomatoes, onions, spices). I suggest following the recipes in my series to get the hang of using the masala, then hopefully you’ll feel confident using it in any recipe! 🙂 My guess for the butter chicken would be 1 cup.

  143. Carey says

    5 stars
    I made this yesterday and got approximately 22 quarter cup servings. I froze the mixture in silicone muffin cups and they were easy to pop out into a large ziploc for freezer storage. I love this idea of making a flavour base in advance to make tasty easy meals!

  144. Emily M says

    I am wondering how many 1/2 cup servings (or 1/4 cup) your batches usually make? I made this yesterday and I think mine might be a bit thin and I’ll just adjust portion size that way. Thanks in advance. Looking forward to trying it out.

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Emily! Sorry for the late reply – I think you posted this in my FB group as well – hopefully more folks will be able to help. I can’t believe I haven’t measured as I’ve made this so many times… I want to say 4-5 cups. This is a good question and I’ll be sure to update the recipe and share it with the FB group when I do!

  145. Kavia says

    5 stars
    I just finished my first batch of onion masala and I’m moving on to toor dal. We’ve been wanting to make it for ages! Fun fact, I have a Duo Mini and this recipe fit perfectly. I’m hoping the same is true for the dal!

    • Shweta Puranik says

      4 stars
      Hi Ashley
      Thanks for this wonderful recipe. It sure sounds time saving. I tried the masala today with suggested quantities of ingredients however the Masala came out to be slightly tangier than I would I thought it would be. I am worried if I use this in a curry would that make it sour? I am planning to make the paneer onion masala stir fry.
      Any suggestions?

      Thanks
      Shweta

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi, you can definitely make this on the stovetop – just sauté the onions until browned then cook the tomatoes until they fully break down. This takes a long time to do on the stovetop. If you have an electric pressure cooker, I highly recommend using that as it’s a huge time saver!

    • Chelsea C says

      5 stars
      Jowairiya,

      I make onion masala on the stove because I don’t have an instapot. I’m caramelize the onions on medium to medium low for about 45 min and then cook the tomatoes/spices for another 45-1 hour. I stay near the stove so it doesn’t burn just in case.

      It does take a while but to it’s SO worth it because to me because it cuts down on the prep work when I want to cook Indian dishes.

      Hope that helps!

  146. JEM says

    Can this be made without oil? I don’t use any oil, butter, or fat at all because it does so much damage to the arteries. Thank you.

    • Donna S says

      JEM – I made it without oil this morning. It took a lot longer for the onions to brown – a good 30-35 mins before I was close to the colour in Ashley’s picture, but other than that no problems. I used a little bit of water in the beginning to saute the onions and then when I deglazed after about 20 mins and again a couple of mins before I added the garlic/ginger. Just a splash each time, which surprised me. I thought I’d need more. I was worried about scorching once I went to pressure but no issues. The other thing to bear in mind is that for the recipes where you use the masala, you’ll want to keep a closer eye as you’re cooking just to make sure you don’t need to adjust for the residual oil from the original recipe. I have to tell you, my kitchen smells AMAZING right now so I’d say definitely give it a go!

  147. Madhavi says

    Hi Ashley,
    I made your Instant Pot Butter chicken yesterday and it was yummy! I also use pre-made Onion masala except that I have not yet figured out how much to use in a dish. I went to your Onion Masala Blog series but cannot find a link to recipes that use this pre cooked Masala to understand the quantity needed. Could you please guide me.
    Thanks!

    • My Heart Beets says

      Hi Madhavi, I’m so glad you liked the butter chicken! 🙂 And I’m so glad you’re interested in this series! This is a series that I am working on during the month of February, so I will update the blog with recipes that call for onion masala throughout the next several weeks. You’ll be able to find the recipes that call for Indian Onion Masala here: https://myheartbeets.com/indian-onion-masala-recipes/ Right now it just says coming soon but stay tuned!

      • Cristina Tijerina Sepúlveda says

        5 stars
        Yes, but butter chicken was not used as one of the recipes that you can use with the onion masala. So if it can be used for butter chicken, what is the amount and do the spices listed in the butter chick need to me added still?

        • My Heart Beets says

          You can use it with butter chicken! My guess is 1 cup of masala – if you try it out, let me know how it goes! You can also reduce or remove the same spices that are in the masala.

    • dorz says

      5 stars
      There was this indian Restaurant we used to go in HK. I love the sizzling Paneer Masala. II have been trying to search for every masala recipe i could find and tried most of them and failed. UNTIL NOW. Thank you so much for this recipe. i didnt do it on an instant pot but with traditional cooktop and a lot of love power.

      I have made a big batch of this and i dont think this will last a week in my household. i just made cauliflower masala with it and my daughter loves it. Made my paneer masala and basically just ate it all by myself. Now my son has requested for more cauliflower masala for himself and his flatmate. Another batch of this will be made very soon.

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