Start the Instant Pot in SAUTE mode and heat oil in it. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
Add sliced onions and saute for a minute. Then add green chili, ginger, and garlic. Stir them.
Add chopped tomatoes and all spices. Mix and saute for a minute until the tomatoes soften.
Add water and deglaze the pot, making sure there is nothing stuck to the bottom of the pot.
Add potatoes and cauliflower. Stir them all well so and stir well so they are well coated with the spices. Press Cancel and close the lid.
Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook mode at high pressure for 2 minutes. When the Instant Pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually.
Add the garam masala, lemon juice (optional), and garnish with cilantro. Aloo Gobi is ready to be served.
