Parathas are one of the most popular unleavened flatbreads from India. Parathas are made using whole wheat flour, by layering and rolling the dough, then cooking on the griddle with ghee or oil. They are enjoyed with pickle and a hot cup of chai for breakfast or alongside curry and yogurt raita for lunch or…
Breakfast
Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins
Kickstart you Fall mornings, which these Healthy Whole Wheat Pumpkin Oatmeal Muffins. Made with freshly milled whole wheat flour, rolled oats, pumpkin puree, yogurt along with chocolate chips, these are satisfying goodies that you can enjoy guilt free. I have been enjoying Fall food whole heartedly, firstly with the Chickpea Squash Fritters, then Butternut Squash Soup and…
Instant Pot Misal Pav / Sprouts Curry (Pressure Cooker)
A delicious Maharashtrain breakfast, Misal Pav made as a one-pot recipe in the Instant Pot. Misal Pav is a wholesome meal, that can be enjoyed as a nutritious breakfast or brunch. Misal is a spicy sprouts curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and coconut. This is then topped with onions, lemon juice, farsan and…
Sooji / Semolina / Rava Upma – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Vegetable Rava Upma / Rava Khichdi made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Rava Upma is an easy and popular South Indian breakfast. Rava Upma is a thick porridge made from dry roasted semolina, cooked along with various vegetables and seasonings. This is a delicious and warm breakfast, a great way to start the day along with a hot…
Easy Frittata – Air Fryer
A delicious broccoli and bell pepper frittata made in the Air Fryer for a perfect breakfast! This is a versatile recipe, that can be changed to use with a variety of mix-ins. Vegetarian and gluten-free. I am one if those people who love a good breakfast. If I have a good breakfast, the whole day…
No boil / Cold Ingredients Yogurt (Dahi) – Instant Pot
Instant Pot No Boil or Cold Ingredients Yogurt is a quick way to make yogurt using cold milk and cold starter yogurt in the instant pot. We are a heavy yogurt eating family. My husband loves yogurt with every meal. Yes, Indians have yogurt as a side with curry. We do need something to neutralize…
Sweet Vermicelli / Seviyan – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Sweet or Meethi Seviyan, a sweet dessert made with vermicelli, ghee, sugar, cardamom and nuts. This is also called Vermicelli Kesari or Parsi style sweet seviyan. A perfect one pot sweet dessert which is ready in 15 mins in the instant pot. This is a very quick and easy dessert, and so delicious. Yum! And…
Idli Batter – Instant Pot
Idli and Dosa are traditional South Indian foods, which are also popular all over India. I shared the recipe for Idli some time back, so this time I am sharing the recipe for preparing Idli Batter in Instant Pot. Being a North Indian and not growing up making idli’s from scratch at home, I used to have a hard…
Banana Walnut Steel-cut Oats – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Aren’t oats one of the best breakfasts to wake up to? I love them for breakfast. They are convenient and nutritious. I usually don’t like oats, unless they are perfectly cooked. Microwaving oats is definitely not my thing. I used to slow cook oats on the stove top. However now I have discovered the art of pressure…
Vermicelli / Seviyan Upma – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Upma is a regular breakfast in South India. Upma can be made with rava, oats or vermicelli. You can make it with or without vegetables. I prefer to make upma with vegetables. This recipe will show how to make vermicelli upma in an instant pot. It is very nutritious, and the best part is that the preparation…
Vegetable Sambar / South Indian Lentils – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Piping Hot Mixed Vegetable Sambar made in Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker). Sambar is primarily a South Indian delicacy, but because of it’s benefits and taste popular all over India. This recipe is to make the popular South Indian Lentils “Sambar” in an instant pot. It is very easy to make sambar and even easier in an instant…
Healthy Sabudana Khichdi (Tapioca Sago)
A different Sabudana Khichdi recipe – Tapioca pearls/Sago cooked with potatoes, grated carrots, green peas and crushed peanuts. This popular vegan and gluten free dish is like a pilaf made with tapioca pearls. Enjoy it for breakfast or an afternoon snack with tea. I grew up in Mumbai (still Bombay for me) and Sabudana…
Homemade Yogurt Pot-in-pot (PIP) – Instant Pot
Living in the US, I used to buy yogurt from the store like most people here. It was too creamy for my Indian taste buds. I would always wonder, have they added something to it?? Sure enough…most of the yogurts in the market have gelatin added to make them seem creamier than they really are. Huh…so…
Perfect Boiled Eggs – Instant Pot
Who doesn’t loves eggs for breakfast? I am a big fans of eggs for breakfast and have been excited with the option of making perfectly boiled eggs in an instant pot. It is quick, simple, and they come out perfect each time, with an added advantage of they being super easy to peel. The yolks are perfect,…
Steamed Idli (Savory Rice Cakes) – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Idli is a traditional south indian breakfast, which is also popular across India. It is a savory rice cake, made by steaming a batter consisting of lentils and rice. This recipe makes steamed Idli in the Instant Pot. Idli is eaten with sambar and chutney. This is also touted as one of the most nutritious indian breakfast….
