Authentic Homemade Garam Masala Recipe that can be made in no time, with fragrant toasted whole spices. Elevate your Indian cooking to a whole new level with this traditional Punjabi Garam Masala! I actually never had to make Garam Masala myself as my mom would always have a jar ready for me whenever I visited…
Gluten-free Recipes
Discover easy and delicious gluten-free recipes for appetizers, main dishes, desserts and more made using gadgets such as Instant Pot & Air Fryer. From a variety of lentils and beans, to curries and rice dishes, you will find many naturally gluten-free recipes in this collection!
Instant Pot Dal Makhani with Rice (Madras Lentils)
Instant Pot Dal Makhani with pot-in-pot brown rice, an easy and delicious one-pot meal. This dal is also popularly known as Madras Lentils. This restaurant style Dal Makhani made in the pressure cooker is rich, creamy and flavorful. Dal Makhani goes really well with basmati rice and naan. This is one of the most popular…
Cilantro Lime Brown Rice – Instant Pot
This Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Brown Rice is easy, healthy and tasty! This Cilantro Lime Rice tastes just like Chipotle’s. The fresh cilantro and lime flavors make it a wonderful side dish or ingredient for burritos or bowls! Sometimes the easiest recipes are the best! This cilantro lime rice has wonderful fresh flavors from cilantro…
Punjabi Rajma – Instant Pot & Stovetop (Red Kidney Bean Curry)
Rajma Masala, which Indian Red Kidney Bean Curry a favorite comfort food to enjoy with rice. You can make this red bean curry in an instant pot or traditional pressure cooker. Learn to make Rajma along with pot-in-pot Brown Rice. This is a vegan & gluten-free recipe. Rajma is also known as . They are a…
Chicken Vindaloo – Authentic Pressure Cooker Recipe
Authentic Goan Chicken Vindaloo made in the Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot. Vindaloo is a traditional Goan curry which is made with meat cooked in onions, ginger, garlic, along with lots of aromatic whole spices and the tanginess of vinegar. Enjoy this dairy-free and gluten-free Chicken Vindaloo with rice or naan for a satisfying dinner! Vindaloo is…
Bharwa Bhindi | Stuffed Okra
Bharwa Bhindi (Stuffed Okra) is a popular Indian side dish where the okra is stuffed with spicy & tangy masala filling. This vegan & gluten free dish is a perfect side with Indian roti or paratha, or even great to enjoy as an appetizer. Bharwan means stuffed and Bhindi means Okra. In this dish, okra…
Saag Aloo in Instant Pot (Spinach Potato Curry)
Saag Aloo is a popular delicious North Indian Curry. It is made with spinach and potatoes cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and aromatic spices. This is a simplified one-pot version of the authentic Saag Aloo, made in Instant Pot, which takes just 30 minutes to prepare. This is a nutritious vegan & gluten-free curry. Saag is…
Pressure Cooker Coconut Rice (with pot-in-pot option)
Fast & Easy Coconut Rice made in the Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot. Perfectly cooked rice with the sweet aroma and subtle flavor of coconut milk. This is a great vegan & gluten free side dish to many Asian dishes! When we go to a Thai restaurant and they have Coconut Rice as a side…
Paneer Tikka Masala – Instant Pot
Paneer Tikka Masala is a flavorful and aromatic curry, made with marinated and grilled paneer cubes simmered in a rich onion tomato gravy along with warm spices. This restaurant quality Paneer Tikka Masala is so easy to make in the instant pot, that you will not consider take-out again. Almost a year back, I shared my…
Ridge Gourd Curry | Turai ki subzi – Pressure Cooker
Enjoy this easy and delicious Ridge Gourd Curry, also known as Turai ki subzi, made in the pressure cooker or instant pot. This is a simple, yet flavorful curry with many nutritional benefits of ridge gourd. Growing up, Turai is one vegetable all the kids would avoid. So I literally never ate this curry all…
Whole Masoor Dal | Brown Lentils – Instant Pot/Stovetop
Enjoy this delicious & healthy Whole Masoor Dal, also known as Brown Lentils Curry, made in the Instant Pot or Stovetop Pressure Cooker. Vegan & Gluten Free. Whole Masoor Dal is also popularly known as Brown Lentils or Sabut Masoor ki Dal. These are basically whole red lentils which are popular all over the world. We make…
Amazing Steamed Cauliflower – Instant Pot
Easy, fresh & tasty Steamed Cauliflower made in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker). Enjoy this low carb healthy vegetable made in less than 15 minutes. A perfect side to any meal! I love the convenience of steaming vegetables in the instant pot. They get done perfectly in no time and without any active monitoring. Now…
Instant Pot Aloo Matar (Potato & Peas Curry)
Aloo Matar is a quick and easy Indian potatoes and peas curry, made in the Instant Pot or stovetop. This vegan and gluten free Aloo Matar Masala is perfect for a delicious warm weeknight dinner! This is a simple Indian homestyle recipe, which is made with very basic ingredients that you will always have in your pantry….
Zarda Sweet Rice / Meethe Chawal
Meethe Chawal or Zarda Rice is a sweet and rich rice preparation loaded with dry fruits, sugar and ghee. This aromatic sweet saffron flavored rice is royal dessert made on special occasions and festivals. Meethe Chawal or Zarda or Sweet Rice? This sweet rice is popularly known in North India as Meethe Chawal. Meethe Chawal translates…
Sweet Corn Soup – Instant Pot
Easy & comforting Sweet Corn Soup made in the Instant Pot. This lightly spiced Indo-chinese soup is perfect for the cold weather. This is a vegan & gluten free soup! This is one soup that takes me back to the delicious street food of Mumbai. We used to have Sweet Corn Soup every time we…
Instant Pot Lentils & Rice (Mujadara)
Instant Pot Lentils & Rice (Mujadara) is the perfect healthy vegan meal. Lentils and rice cooked with fragrant spices and topped with caramelized onions. You will love this one-pot version where you don’t have to cook lentils and rice separately. This vegan and gluten free dish is also budget friendly and nutritious. Are you always…
Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans
Healthy Vegetarian Mexican Casserole with Rice & Beans is easy to make and filled with cheesy goodness along with brown rice and lots of veggies. It is a great addition to your next dinner party or your Thanksgiving meal. It can be made ahead and frozen, so it is easy and quick to throw together….
Kala Chana Chaat | Black Chickpea Salad
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….
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…
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…
Instant Pot Baby Potatoes (Steamed)
Super easy Instant Pot Steamed Baby Potatoes ready in less than 20 minutes. These baby potatoes are perfect to season and enjoy as a side with some rice or protein. We have been enjoying the convenience of instant pot for so many dishes. I pretty much use the instant pot daily, sometimes to make chicken,…
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…
Vegan Pressure Cooker Cream of Broccoli Soup
Enjoy this healthy Cream of Broccoli soup made in the Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker) in less than 30 minutes. This delicious comfort food can be enjoyed guilt free now, with this plant based vegan & gluten free recipe. Perfect for a quick satisfying lunch or dinner. I love making soups in the Instant Pot. You…
