Instant Pot Beef Stew with Eggplant and Potatoes

Name: Instant Pot Beef Stew with Eggplant and Potatoes
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless short ribs , trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1½ teaspoons table salt , divided; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 onion, chopped fine; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; 3 garlic cloves , minced; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup water; 1 pound eggplant , cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes , unpeeled, cut into 1-inch pieces; ½ cup chopped fresh mint or parsley