This is part 3 of Indian IP series Part 1: Instant Pot for Indian Cooking Part 2: Which Instant Pot Model to buy Part 3: Making Indian Food in Instant Pot Also, if you are in India and are wondering about it’s usage here- do read my post on it. So let’s get to actual Making Indian Food in Instant Pot.
Essentials of Indian Cooking
The great news about instant pot is that its easy to use and almost all traditional pressure cooker recipes can be made in an instant pot.Here are some of my most used Instant pot Indian Recipes.
Lentils & Dal
Dals or lentils are a mainstay of indian cooking.Every household makes a version of this everyday, sometimes twice a day.It’s very easy to make dal in Instant pot. Instant Pot Toor DalInstant Pot Langarwali DalInstant Pot Dal PalakInstant Pot Dal MakhaniInstant Pot Hyderabadi Khatti Dal
Rice
Along with rotis and parathas, Rice plays a pivotal role in indian cuisine.It is included, atleast once a day, in indian everyday meals. Instant Pot Jeera RiceInstant Pot Dal KhichadiInstant Pot Chicken BiryaniInstant Pot Vegetarian BiryaniInstant Pot Prawn Pulav
Beans- Rajma and Channa
Both Rajma and Channa- aka Kidney beans and Garbanzo(chickpeas) beans hold a very special place in indian cooking.They are made on holidays and festivals, especially in vegetarian household. Instant Pot Rajma MasalaInstant Pot Channa Masala
Non Vegetarian Indian Recipes
Ah, was this what you were waiting for? Making Chicken & Mutton Curries in the instant pot?Well it just got so much simpler with this one device! Check out the list below the picture. Instant Pot Butter ChickenInstant Pot Chicken CurryInstant Pot Chicken KormaInstant Pot Chicken VindalooInstant Pot Tamil Pepper ChickenInstant Pot Rajasthani Laal Maans
Vegetarian Curries
Instant Pot Mushroom MasalaInstant Pot SaagInstant Pot Pav Bhaji
Instant Pot Indian Desserts
Instant Pot KheerInstant Pot Gajar Ka HalwaInstant Pot Dal Payasam
Others
Okay, this is the most important bit.The crazy things you can do with instant pot! Instant Pot Boiled EggsInstant Pot ChaiInstant Pot Idly Dosa BatterInstant Pot Yogurt Its way more than just a pressure cooker.It’s can be used as a milk cooker- to boil milk without spilling.It can be used to make yogurt- which is especially helpful in winters.It can be used to ferment dosa batters to perfection. Part 1: Instant Pot for Indian Cooking Part 2: Which Instant Pot Model to buy Part 3: Making Indian Food in Instant Pot
