A warm cup of authentic Indian Masala Chai, prepared with aromatic spices and ginger, to refresh and brighten your morning! Chai is like religion for many people in India. The day does not start until you have a warm cup of kadak Chai (strong tea). If you have any visitors or guests coming to your…
Vegetarian Recipes
Looking for vegetarian recipes? You have come to the right place where you will find a variety of Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes and Vegetarian Air Fryer Recipes. Try out some amazing soups, curry, stir fry, appetizers and rice dishes.
Here are plant based instant pot recipes that you will love - vegetables such as Steamed Broccoli, lentils such as Yellow Lentil Soup, Indian dishes such as Chana Masala and a variety of instant pot vegetarian soup recipes.
Easy Homemade Chai Masala Powder
Homemade Chai Masala or Tea Masala is an aromatic blend of whole spices which makes Indian tea flavorful. Add this to your Masala Chai to make the perfect fragrant tea. I love to start my morning with a cup of kadak chai (strong tea). It is a tradition, a culture to have tea first thing in the…
How to make Chickpea flour | Gram flour | Besan
Learn about chickpeas and how to make fresh chickpea flour at home in just 10 minutes. This nutritious and gluten-free flour is a staple in many cuisines! What is Chickpea Flour? Chickpea flour is made from dry chickpeas, also known as garbanzo beans. A similar flour made from yellow gram lentils, which are split chickpeas…
Red Lentils – Instant Pot & Stovetop (Masoor Dal)
Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the instant pot and stovetop. This super delicious, healthy and budget friendly vegan meal can be made in less than 30 minutes! If you want a quick and satisfying vegan dinner for weeknights, you have come to the right place. Just some…
Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan for a Month!
Start the new year right! Eat healthy home cooked meals by planning your meals with this Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan. Main dishes for each day of the month, along with sides and dessert options. Follow the complete plan or mix-and-match to create a plan that is perfect for your family! I wanted to start…
Baked Crispy Bhindi | Oven Roasted Okra
Delicious & healthy Baked Bhindi Masala is made with Oven Roasted Okra cooked with onions, tomatoes and aromatic spices. This baked okra is wonderful vegan & gluten-free side dish. I am a fan of quick and easy to make recipes. You might have guessed with all the Under 30 minutes recipes I have posted in…
Lauki Chana Dal (Bottle Gourd & Lentil Curry) – Pressure Cooker
Lauki Chana Dal is a simple nutritious curry made with bottle gourd and bengal gram lentils. This is a North Indian or Punjabi style preparation for this curry made in a pressure cooker. Lauki Chana Dal is perfect to enjoy with roti or rice! There are few curries that combine the goodness of both lentils…
Almond Butter Energy Balls (No-bake, Vegan, Gluten-free)
These no-bake Almond Butter Energy Balls are so healthy and delicious. With the goodness of almonds, dates, flax seeds and dark chocolate, they are healthy, easy to make and perfect for a quick snack on the go! These Almond Butter Balls are so easy to make – 5 ingredients, 10 minutes and you have an…
Homemade Garam Masala
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…
April Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan (2019)
Have you been looking forward to the April Meal Plan? Here is the April Vegetarian Meal Plan ready for you, with lots of delicious entrees, sides and desserts. We have sprung into Spring and hence you will find lots of wonderful dishes in this meal plan. You will find a variety of vegetables, curries, pasta…
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…
Rava Dhokla – Instant Pot & Stovetop
Soft and fluffy Rava Dhokla made in the Instant Pot. These delicious savory semolina cakes are a popular Gujarati delicacy, perfect to enjoy for breakfast or snack! I have been thinking about sharing this recipe since a long time. This is my mom’s recipe to make semolina or Suji Dhokla. I love this instant quick…
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…
Gulab Jamun (with Khoya)
Gulab Jamun is the most popular Indian dessert. Gulab Jamun’s are deep fried donut-like balls, soaked in sweet rose flavored syrup. They are so delicious and taste absolutely heavenly. Learn to make the best gulab jamun’s with khoya along with all the tips and tricks to get them melt-in-the-mouth soft. I grew up eating the most…
March Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan (2019)
Have you been looking forward to the March Meal Plan? Here is the March Vegetarian Meal Plan ready for you, with lots of delicious entrees, sides and desserts. The winter is almost over, and we are looking forward to spring. To round off the winter, I have included lots of soups, lentils & curries to…
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…
February Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan (2019)
Have you been looking forward to the February Meal Plan? Here is the February Vegetarian Meal Plan ready for you, with lots of delicious entrees, sides and desserts. It has been quite chilly in February this year (yes, even in California), so I have included lots of soups, lentils & curries to keep you warm….
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…
