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…
Pressure Cooker / Instant Pot Recipes
Here you will find the best Instant Pot Recipes from various cuisines including Indian, Thai, American and Italian. You will also find options for vegan or vegetarian instant pot recipes and paleo or gluten free instant pot recipes.
From quick 30 minute instant pot breakfast such as Banana Walnut Steel Cut Oats, to soups such as this Broccoli Cheddar Soup to dinner with Chicken Curry, you will find it all here.
Want to try pot-in-pot (pip) cooking? Check out the Dal Fry with basmati rice (Lentil Soup) or Steamed Broccoli and many more recipes for the pressure cooker.
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…
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…
17 Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup Recipes
Looking for vegetarian soups to make in your instant pot? Look no further, here are 17 tried and tested Instant Pot Vegetarian Soup Recipes that you will love! In this cold weather, I am always craving soups! Give me some crusty bread on the side to dunk in the soup and you have perfect dinner…
January Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan (2019)
Start the new year right with this healthy home cooked Vegetarian Instant Pot Meal Plan for January 2019. Main dishes for each day of the month, along with sides and desserts. I have included lots of delicious and easy recipes for you to choose from. From soups to pasta, curries to healthy lentils & beans,…
Piping Pot Curry – Most popular Instant Pot Recipes of 2018!
As the year 2018 comes to an end, I want to take the time to thank my readers and wish you all a very Happy New Year. This has been a wonderful and exciting year for me, working on this blog and sharing my love for cooking. I hope that you have made some memories cooking…
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…
15 Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipes
Thanksgiving is almost here. If you have vegetarian guests and are wondering what to serve to them, I have some ideas for you! Here are 15 Vegetarian Instant Pot Thanksgiving Recipe ideas that will get your guests excited for the special meal. I know it can be hard to decide what to serve to your…
10+ Easy Beginner Instant Pot Recipes
10 Easy Beginner Instant Pot Recipes for new owners. I have picked these easy instant pot recipes to get you started on your exciting journey with the pressure cooker. You got a new instant pot? Thinking where do I start? We very often see posts about people who got a new instant pot last year or…
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…
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…
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…
