You can also read my Indian IP series where I explain everything about using instant pot in an Indian kitchen making Indian Food. Part 1: Instant Pot for Indian Cooking Part 2: Which Instant Pot Model to buy Part 3: Making Indian Food in Instant Pot Let me just confess first.I bought an instant pot, because my best friends raved and ranted over and over about it..So I caved and made my dad haul one all the way from USA to India.Literally peer pressure!Sigh..
What does an Instant Pot do?
Instant pot - for all purposes is an electric pressure multi cooker where you can set the time, amount of pressure & temperature.It can also be used to saute, steam, keep food warm and make yogurt.You can delay the start by 24 hours, keep your food warm for 10 hours and slow cook. It’s a controlled way of cooking, which means that you can measure and set the exact time and type of heat over and over and expect the same results- consistency is according to me its greatest selling point. It comes in various sizes- 3 Qt ,6 Qt and 8 Qt.I bought the Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1 Multi-Use Programmable Pressure Cooker. You can find out what SIZE and Type of instant pot will work for you in this post- Which instant pot to Buy. Do you know what I am most excited about? Making Yogurt,Slow cooked Meat,Slow cooked black dal,Boiled Eggs and Ghee.
Can you use the Instant Pot in India?On Indian Voltage?
My instant pot was bought from USA which meant that it can ONLY work on their Voltage specs- 110 V, 6 Hz and 1000 W which meant that I couldn’t just plug it in and go to town with it.
Using Instant Pot from USA in India
To be able to use the instant pot from USA in India, I had to buy an additional device- called the transformer which converted the down from 220V to 110 V and could potentially handle more than 1000W. A good transformer costed me around 8k which really burnt a hole in my pocket but i was determined! So, if you are making your relatives haul this all the way from USA , be prepared to spend extra on buying the transformer. The good news though is that if you get the Instant Pot in India now!! Another great indian option is Mealthy. You do not have to resort to buying a convertor etc and it has very similar features as an Instant Pot.
What’s Awesome about Instant Pot?
Instant pot is an instant hit because of several reasons
Instant Pot vs Indian Pressure Cooker
You could use a normal pressure cooker but this one is calibrated- which means you can get the same results again and again with the same setting. It’s a controlled way of cooking, which means that you can measure and set the exact time and type of heat over and over and expect the same results- consistency is according to me its greatest selling point. No counting whistles and expecting a pulav and getting a khicadi instead.No fear of any accidents.It’s very beginner friendly and because the measurements and heat is exact, the recipes are easier to follow.
What Indian dishes can I make in it?
When I bought the instant pot, I frankly didn’t think I will use it as much.Now its almost always ON. If you are just starting out with the instant pot- then you should make Instant Pot Jeera RiceInstant Pot Dal khichadiInstant Pot Dal PalakInstant Pot Langarwali dalInstant Pot Toor DalInstant Pot ChannaInstant Pot RajmaInstant Pot Ghee RiceInstant Pot Pav Bhaji Instant Pot is also great for special occasions too! Try making Chicken BiryaniVegetable BiryaniChicken KormaTamil Pepper ChickenDal MakhaniGhee RicePrawn Pulav I have also made Saag in it! It’s so so simple to make!I followed this recipe of sarson ka Saag recipe and adapted it for my instant pot. I have made Tamil Chicken and Laal Maas from scratch in this.My daily yogurt is also made in the instant pot.I frankly now understand the obsession with it.It’s not only convenient but it’s swift. Part 1: Instant Pot for Indian Cooking Part 2: Which Instant Pot Model to buy Part 3: Making Indian Food in Instant Pot
Final Verdict of Review of Instant Pot in India
Preethi and Mealthy are other multi pressure cooker brands available in India. Absolutely.Indian recipes use a lot of pressure cooking.Infact an average family of 4 pressure cooks atleast 6 times a day.It is a product literally made for Indian market! Do you have any other questions about the INSTANT POT? Leave me a comment below and i will help you out! You can also join my Instant Pot Facebook Group to share your recipes,ask questions and learn new thins here - Instant Pot Dishes.
