Kala Chana Chaat, is a nutrition packed Black Chickpea Salad made with black chickpeas, crunchy onions, tomatoes, avocado and spices. This refreshing salad has fresh and tangy flavors, and can be enjoyed as a great protein rich breakfast or snack. Vegan & gluten free. It takes just 10 minutes to prepare this delicious salad with pre-cooked chickpeas….
Indian Recipes
Not every cuisine is as diverse as Indian cuisine. Here you will find the largest collection of Instant Pot Indian Recipes from various regions of India, including Punjabi, Gujrati, Maharashtrian, South Indian and delicious street food.
From Pressure Cooker Indian breakfast to entree, to side dishes and desserts. There are large varieties of vegetarian, vegan and gulten-free instant pot curry recipes, lentils, beans and instant pot rice recipes such as biyrani.
You will also find favorites such as Butter Chicken, and the traditional authentic Mom's Chicken Curry. For veggie lovers, you will find Palak Paneer, Pav Bhaji and many more!
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala (Pressure Cooker)
This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is a super flavorful and aromatic Indian chicken curry made with marinated tender chicken cooked in a creamy sauce. This restaurant quality chicken tikka masala is so easy to make in the instant pot, that you will not consider take-out again. Make it along with pot-in-pot basmati rice for…
Sooji Halwa | Sheera | Indian Semolina Pudding
Suji Ka Halwa, also known as Sheera is a simple Indian semolina pudding, made with basic ingredients – semolina, sugar, and ghee. The pudding tastes simply divine, and takes just 20 minutes to prepare. This delicious dessert is prepared all over India, and has many different names. In North India, it is Sooji or Suji ka…
Garlic Chili Potatoes
Flavorful and easy Garlic Chili Potatoes, made with steamed potatoes, garlic, chili sauce and honey, sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy them as an appetizer or side! This is the Indo-Chinese version of Chili Garlic Potatoes. You might ask what is Indo-Chinese cuisine? I am picking this from wikipedia – The adaptation of Chinese seasoning…
Instant Pot Salmon Tikka Masala (Pressure Cooker)
This Instant Pot Salmon Tikka Masala is super flavorful, warm and creamy, perfect to satisfy those curry cravings. Marinated salmon steamed along with tikka masala sauce in the pressure cooker. Serve over basmati rice or enjoy with naan for a scrumptious dinner! Reprinted with permission from The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook, copyright © 2018 by Archana…
Coconut Pumpkin Halwa (Pudding) | Kaddu ka Halwa
Coconut Pumpkin Halwa, also called as Kaddu ka Halwa is an Indian pumpkin dessert made with pumpkin, sugar, ghee, coconut and nuts. It can be cooked in a pressure cooker on the stovetop or Instant pot and takes less than 30 minutes to make this delicious dessert! This recipe is reprinted with permission from Vegetarian Indian Cooking by…
Spicy Bombay Potatoes – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
If you like spicy food, this is going to be your new favorite – Spicy Bombay Potatoes or Masala Aloo. Baby Potatoes cooked with aromatic spices, as a one-pot dish, are perfect to serve as an appetizer or a side dish. These delicious and easy Bombay Potatoes take just 20 minutes to make in the…
29 Best Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes
Looking for vegetarian recipes to make in your Instant Pot? Here is the BEST collection of 29 Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes from the best Indian food blogs! You can find a variety of vegetarian curries, lentils, beans and rice recipes from all over India. With the Instant Pot, cooking Indian food at home is not…
Indian Dal Tadka / Dal Fry with Basmati Rice – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Instant Pot Dal and Rice is the most delicious Indian comfort food. Toor dal or Yellow Split Pigeon Pea cooked with onions, tomatoes and flavorful spices, along with pot-in-pot basmati rice for a complete meal. This is a vegan & gluten free Dal Fry! What is Dal? Dal is basically dried pulses. These dried…
Mumbai Pav Bhaji – Instant Pot & Stovetop (Spiced Mashed Vegetables)
Pav Bhaji is a popular Indian street food. Pav Bhaji is made with potatoes and vegetables cooked in a tomato base, and enjoyed with pav or dinner rolls. We will make it in both Instant Pot and Stovetop Pressure Cooker. Try this one-pot Pav Bhaji recipe in the pressure cooker and you will not make it…
Instant Pot Lemon Rice
Flavorful, tangy and crunchy Lemon Rice from South India, made as a one-pot dish in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Aromatic Basmati Rice flavored with lemon juice, mustard seeds, ginger and topped with roasted peanuts. It takes less than 30 minutes to make this delicious Instant Pot Lemon Rice. These citrus flavored rice are like a…
Instant Pot Chicken Korma
Quick and Easy Chicken Korma made in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, then cooked with lots of onions and finished with cashew paste for a creamy rich texture. Creamy, full of flavor and spices, this Chicken Korma is a must try! This is a restaurant style chicken curry. What…
Instant Pot Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy (Aloo Rasedar)
Easy and comforting Potato Curry in Tomato Gravy made in the Instant Pot. This North Indian Potato Curry is popularly known as Aloo Rasedar. Aloo means potato and Rasedar is a thin tomato gravy. This is a vegan and gluten free potato curry. This is a no onion, no garlic recipe. This is real comfort…
One-pot Black eyed peas & Spinach Rice in Instant Pot
One-pot Black-Eyed Peas and Spinach Rice is a healthy and wholesome dish, perfect for weeknight meals. This vegetarian and gluten free dish is easy to make in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. I am always looking for one-pot recipes where I can include protein and vegetables together. These are perfect for weeknights, so you…
Instant Pot Chana Dal
Easy & Delicious Chana Dal made in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker). Split Chickpeas cooked with ginger, garlic, onion, tomato and flavorful spices, to make a comforting soup. Vegan & Gluten free. Looking for dinner ideas for Meatless Monday? Enjoy this delicious & Healthy Chana Dal. It is perfect with a side of steamed broccoli…
23 Best Instant Pot Indian Food Recipes
With Instant pot becoming the one kitchen gadget making cooking fast and easy, do you ever wonder what more can you cook in it? Answer is, almost everything. Whether you’re a vegan or vegetarian, egg or chicken lover, goat or pork meat lover, you can cook it in your Instant pot. Indian food has always been…
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…
10 Delicious Instant Pot Indian Desserts
10 Delicious and Easy Indian Dessert Recipes for your Instant Pot. Vegetarian & Gluten free, with authentic Indian flavors! Instant Pot has made our lives so much easier. We love to cook in our Instant Pot and we love Desserts, so let’s see all the amazing Indian desserts you can make in your favorite pot!…
Instant Pot Brown Rice (Pot-in-Pot Method)
Want to cook rice in the serving bowl or along with an entree? Instant Pot Brown Rice Pot-in-pot (PIP) is the perfect solution for you. Here is a step-by-step guide to PIP brown rice. One of the reasons to love the instant pot is perfectly cooked brown rice. I always had trouble cooking brown rice perfectly on…
Instant Pot Potato Curry in Yogurt Sauce / Dahi vale Aloo
Potato Curry in Yogurt Sauce or Dahi Vale Aloo – An easy and delicious comfort food with minimal ingredients made in the Instant Pot. This curry is made with just two main ingredients, potatoes and yogurt, tempered with cumin seeds, ginger and flavorful spices. Enjoy it with puri, paratha or rice for a satisfying meal….
Punjabi Kala Chana / Black Chickpeas Curry – Instant Pot & Stovetop
Kala Chana is a mildly spiced black chickpeas curry made in the instant pot or a stovetop pressure cooker. This is a simple everyday Punjabi curry, made in a onion-tomato gravy with ginger and garlic. Instant Pot Kala Chana is so easy to prepare and yet so delicious. I was recently talking to a colleague and she mentioned that…
Coconut Shrimp Curry – Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
Easy and Flavorful Coconut Shrimp Curry made in the Pressure Cooker in just 20 minutes. This is the simple Indian shrimp curry made with ginger, garlic, onions, tomatoes along with flavorful spices, and finished with coconut milk. Pair this curry with rice for a perfect experience. Gluten free, Paleo and Low carb! This is one…
Orange Semolina Cake in Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
Orange Semolina Cake / Rava Cake topped with orange syrup made in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Let me introduce you to this semolina cake, so easy to make…so delicious. It is fluffy and moist with the gorgeous orange flavor. This is a egg free cake, perfect for vegetarians. The main ingredient in this cake is…
Instant Pot Black Chickpeas / Sookha Kala Chana
Instant Pot Black Chickpeas or Sookha Kala Chana – This is an easy Indian dish made during the festival of Navratri. It is vegan, gluten free and high protein. Enjoy it the traditional way with Halwa and puri, or make a salad with chopped veggies. It is the best combination ever – Halwa Puri and…
