This favorite Dahi Vada or Dahi Bhalla recipe has the softest lentil fritters drenched in creamy yogurt, and topped with sweet and spicy chutney’s. This popular Indian street food is a loved by all and is a perfect inclusion to any festive menu! Dahi Vada is popular all over India, but especially in North India. It…
Lentil & Bean Recipes
Looking for lentils or beans recipes? Here you will find a variety of popular Indian lentil soup or Dal recipes, Kidney Beans and Chickpea recipes. Learn the basics of how to cook lentils in the instant pot and make Lentils & rice together in the Instant Pot.
Instant Pot Lentils from Indian Dal Fry to Madras Lentils and Green Lentils, and Instant Pot Beans from Kidney Bean Curry to Chana Masala & Black eyed Peas, you will find them all here.
Vegetarian Taco Soup – Pressure Cooker
Stay warm with this healthy Vegetarian Taco Soup made in a pressure cooker. This hearty soup is a dump-and-go recipe with lots of black beans, corn, peppers, and tomatoes to create a delicious, satisfying dinner. This post has been sponsored by Muir Glen. All thoughts and opinions are my own. What could be a better dinner…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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! Dal and Rice are the staple food in many indian homes….
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 vegan 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…
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…
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…
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…
Chickpeas Pilaf / Chana Dal Pulao – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Chana Dal Pulao / Chickpeas Pilaf made in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. This is a one-pot vegetarian dish made with split yellow chickpeas, rice along with simple spices and ghee. Enjoy with yogurt or raita. This is a guest post from Khushboo Agarwal Murarka. This is an attempt to feature delicious home-cooked meals in everyday life. It is Monday…
Hearty Brown Lentil Soup – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Hearty Brown Lentil & Vegetable Soup in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Make this warm soup on a cold & rainy (or snowy) day. Get cozy with this nutritious and easy to make vegan soup. This is a great soup for detox as well….You know we all will need that right after the Thanksgiving…
Green Moong Dal / Green Lentils – Instant Pot & Stovetop
Wholesome Green Moong Dal made in an Instant Pot or a Stovetop Pressure Cooker. This is a delicious creamy lentil soup, that is so easy and quick to make in a pressure cooker. Very nutritious with lots of protein and perfect for a cold evening. This is a North Indian style recipe for green moong…
Minestrone Soup – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
A perfect soup that is a complete meal in itself – Beans, loads of veggies and pasta, topped with cheese and a side of bread. Vegetarian friendly and can easily be made gluten-free and vegan. Fall is in full swing, although not so much in California yet. But I am still craving soup! So here…
15 Indian Instant Pot Lentil & Bean Recipes
Looking for ideas for which lentils to make in your Instant Pot? Here is a perfect roundup for people looking to add a variety of plant based proteins to their diet. I had done a post about 12 Indian Curries in the instant pot, which was very popular. So I am sharing here another roundup with 12…
How to cook Chickpeas in Instant Pot?
Try cooking Chickpeas / Garbanzo beans in the pressure cooker or instant pot. They are quick and hands free. And guess what, you don’t have to use the high-sodium canned chickpeas anymore. While doing that, also save on some money…honey! I grew up in India, where growing up I had never seen a can of…
Dal Palak / Spinach Dal – Instant Pot & Stovetop
Instant Pot Spinach Dal or as it is popularly called in India – Dal Palak. This is a comforting lentil soup with spinach mixed in it for extra nutrition. Making this in the pressure cooker is a snap. Enjoy it with basmati rice or as a soup. This is a Vegan & gluten-free recipe. I love…
Mango Dal – Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
An interesting mixture of sweet, tangy and spicy flavors – MANGO DAL in the instant pot. Toor dal (Split Pigeon Pea) cooked with raw mango and tempered with red chillies, curry leaves, mustard seeds and spices. This dal is also called Mango Pappu or Mamidikaya Pappu in South India, where pappu means lentils. Being a North…
Instant Pot Lentil & Vegetable Khichdi / Masala Khichdi
Lentil & Vegetable Khichdi or Masala Khichdi made in Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. This is a one-pot Indian vegetarian dish made with lentils, rice and vegetables along with simple spices and ghee. This is the epitome of comfort foods all over India. Khichdi is best cooked in a pressure cooker, so Instant Pot is the…
