Here are 50+ Easy Instant Pot Indian Recipes that’ll get you cooking Indian Food like a pro! These family and reader’s favorite recipes are tried and tested and include restaurant classics as well as authentic homestyle meals using easily available ingredients.
Indian food is known for its intense slow cooked flavors. Pressure cooking helps develop the complex flavors in ingredients and spices, and infuses them in the dish in half the effort. Using the the Instant Pot I can make most Indian curries in less than an hour, most of which is hands-off cooking time.
This collection includes a variety of Indian Curries including Chicken, Meat, Seafood and Vegetarian recipes, along with lip-smacking good Desserts. As I continue to cook more favorites, I plan to add to this collection, so be sure to bookmark it by clicking on the small heart icon ❤️ on the right hand side.
All these recipes can be made in your Instant Pot, or any comparable electric pressure cooker, like Mealthy Multipot. Happy Cooking!
Chicken-Meat-Seafood Instant Pot Indian Curries
Chicken Korma- Instant Pot | Stove
Chicken Korma, a mildly spiced Indian Chicken curry made by simmering chicken with floral Indian spices and creamy coconut milk. It's an easy one-pot meal with cumin rice cooked right alongside, ready in 30-minutes!
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Chicken Saag in Instant Pot (Chicken & Spinach Curry) | Palak Chicken
Here's a one-pot pressure cooker recipe for an Indian favorite, Chicken Saag, also known as Palak Chicken. This creamy and flavorful chicken and spinach curry is tasty, healthy and a breeze to make with this 30-minute recipe.
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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala (No-Cream)
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala! A quick and healthy, one-pot pressure cooker recipe for this extremely popular Indian curry. And the best part is, you get the same rich and creamy taste without using any heavy cream.
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Chicken Curry Recipe in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious one-pot Indian meal! Here is an Instant Pot recipe for an Indian style Chicken Curry cooked with pot-in-pot cumin flavored basmati rice!
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Instant Pot Tandoori Whole Chicken
Tender, juicy and packed with flavor, here's a fail-proof pressure cooker recipe for Whole Tandoori Chicken, a classic Indian style Roasted Chicken. Enjoy this low-carb, keto-friendly and gluten-free recipe which gives amazing results with very little effort.
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Butter Chicken: Authentic & Easy Murgh Makhani in the Instant Pot
Marinated and grilled chicken, simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, seasoned with toasted garam masala, coriander and cumin, and finished with a little heavy cream, this recipe for Authentic Butter Chicken will make your taste buds dance!
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Chicken Vindaloo in Instant Pot
This Chicken Vindaloo recipe is a variation of the popular Indian curry dish from Goa on the west coast of India. I tweaked the traditional vindaloo recipe to make it a weeknight recipe that can be made in 30 minutes.
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One-Pot Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice (Pot-in-Pot, Instant Pot)
Coconut Lime Chicken and Rice is perhaps one of the tastiest dairy-free and gluten-free meals I’ve made so far! I marinate the chicken in coconut milk, soy sauce, lime, and a blend of sweet & savory spices. I pressure cook it in the same marinade. To make this one-pot meal, I cook rice in coconut milk in the same instant pot.
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Lamb Korma in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop
Lamb Korma is an Indian Mughlai dish, wherein lamb stew meat is braised in a cream-based sauce & bold Indian spices and simmered for hours to reach perfection. In this recipe, I shorten the cooking time using the instant pot.
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Easy Butter Chicken and Saffron Rice (with Dairy-Free option)
Instant Pot Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice ! Tender and juicy chicken, cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, with pot-in-pot Saffron flavored Basmati Rice! This easy Butter Chicken recipe is a quick & easy ONE-POT meal, ready in 30 minutes.
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Fish Curry in Instant Pot | Coconut Fish Curry
White flaky fish simmered in creamy coconut milk and seasoned with fragrant Indian spices, that’s all there is to this simple and delicious recipe for southern-Indian style Fish Curry made in the pressure cooker!
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Instant Pot Mutton Curry | Goat Curry
Easy recipe for Goat Curry or Mutton Masala in Instant Pot pressure cooker. Tender and juicy meat in a flavorful yogurt based sauce that is seasoned with warm Indian spices and crushed cardamom. Serve it with basmati rice and raita and enjoy a hearty Indian meal.
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Keema in Instant Pot | Stove (Ground Meat Curry)
Keema, is an Indian spiced semi-dry curry, in which ground meat (Keema), is cooked with onion, fresh ginger and garlic, and seasoned with toasted spices. Green peas or potatoes are often added to make popular variations- Keema Matar or Keema Aloo! Here's an easy instant pot or stovetop recipe.
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Tandoori Chicken Recipe
An easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe with chicken marinated in an authentic yogurt-spice blend is baked until juicy and crisp in air fryer, oven, Instant Pot or outdoor grill.
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Chicken Biryani in Instant Pot
Chicken Biryani is a rice-based dish, which is made by steam-cooking aromatic basmati rice, with chicken marinated in yogurt and fragrant Indian spices. Chicken Biryani in Instant Pot, is my simplified, convenient and one-pot recipe, that gets it done in 35 minutes!
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Lamb Dum Biryani – Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker
An easy Instant Pot recipe for Lamb Dum Biryani, an extremely popular meat and rice casserole from the Indian subcontinent. Marinated meat is layered with nutty basmati rice, flavored with aromatic spices like garam masala and saffron, and steam cooked to perfection.
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Vegetarian Instant Pot Indian Recipes
Instant Pot Chana Masala
A simple recipe for a popular Indian spiced chickpeas curry called Chana Masala. This hearty and delicious curry is made with dry or canned chickpeas, which are rich in protein and are naturally vegan & gluten free. Enjoy it over aromatic basmati rice, or pair with Naan.
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Dal Makhani in Instant Pot
This restaurant style Dal Makhani is a creamy, rich and flavor packed lentil curry made by cooking whole black lentils and kidney beans with aromatics and toasted Indian spices.
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Instant Pot Dal Tadka | Indian Dal Fry with Rice
Easy pressure cooker recipe for a hearty and delicious one-pot Indian meal, Instant Pot Dal Tadka, or Dal Fry with Rice. Split Pigeon Peas, also known as Toor Dal or Arhar Dal, are flavored with aromatics & spices, and cooked with pot-in-pot basmati rice. Enjoy this popular Indian comfort food in just 30-minutes.
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Punjabi Chole | Punjabi Chana Masala | Chickpeas Curry
Punjabi Chole is perhaps one of the most popular vegetarian north-Indian dish. This creamy, spicy and slight tangy dish is made with chickpeas, also called Garbanzo beans or Chana (in Hindi), that are soaked overnight to re-hydrate, & then cooked with fresh onions, ginger, garlic and seasoned with a unique spice blend.
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Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi & Rice | Kadhi Chawal
Punjabi Kadhi with rice is a delicious yogurt and chickpeas-flour based curry, called Kadhi, with chickpeas-flour fritters, called Pakoras, served over aromatic basmati rice, called Chawal! This is a one-pot Instant pot recipe for a classic north-Indian comfort food.
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Rajma in Instant Pot | Red Kidney Beans Curry
An easy Instant Pot recipe for a traditional Indian red kidney beans curry, called Rajma. This popular vegan and gluten-free comfort food can be made with dry or canned beans and is best enjoyed with steamed basmati rice.
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Paneer Butter Masala | Paneer Makhani in Instant Pot
An easy Instant Pot pressure cooker recipe for Paneer Butter Masala, or Paneer Makhani, a popular Indian vegetarian delicacy. Made with Indian cottage cheese (paneer), simmered in tomato puree, Indian spices, and finished with a touch of heavy cream.
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Instant Pot Chana Masala Biryani | Chickpeas Biryani (Vegan)
Chana Masala Biryani or Chickpeas Biryani, is a combination of two popular Indian dishes, Chickpeas Masala Curry & Indian Rice Pilaf called Biryani! I make this vegan dish in an instant pot, which really blends the flavors together.
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Saag Paneer | Palak Paneer in Instant Pot
30-minute Instant Pot recipe for Palak Paneer, or Saag Paneer, a popular Indian curry made with soft paneer cubes simmered in a flavorful spinach gravy.
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Paneer Tikka Masala in an Instant Pot
Paneer Tikka Masala is the king of vegetarian dishes in the north-Indian cuisine. This popular Punjabi delicacy is made by simmering paneer cubes (Indian cottage cheese), in a tomato puree and onion gravy with aromatic garam masala, and is finished by adding heavy cream to give it that velvety smooth texture.
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Sarson Ka Saag | Spiced Mustard Greens
Sarson ka Saag is a leafy-vegetable preparation from Punjab, in the north of India. Traditionally a winter-time speciality, it is prepared with mustard greens & spinach, seasoned with onions, ginger, garlic, & warm Indian spices. It is usually served with makki ki roti, which is a cornmeal flatbread.
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Vegetable Korma in Instant Pot | Stove
Vegetable Korma is a mild and creamy vegetable curry that gets its rich flavor from cashews and cream. It is vegetarian and gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan. In this easy recipe, I put together this Indian delicacy in just 30 minutes using an Instant Pot or stove!
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Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani
An easy Instant Pot recipe for Vegetable Biryani, a classic Indian dish made with assorted vegetables & basmati rice, flavored with herbs, spices & saffron.
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Bombay Potatoes – Instant Pot/ Air Fryer/ Oven
Baby potatoes coated with a potpourri of Indian spices, and cooked till they are golden crisp, these Spicy Bombay Potatoes make for a finger-licking good appetizer, and are a perfect sidekick to any curry or roasted entree. Make them in the Instant Pot, Air Fryer or oven and enjoy this gluten-free and vegan side dish.
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Green Beans and Carrots: Instant Pot or Stir-fry
A quick and flavorful side of green beans and carrots sautéed with coconut flakes, this Green Beans and Carrots recipe is a great accompaniment to many entrées. Stir-fry or cook it in your Instant Pot and enjoy this vegan and gluten-free side dish in less than 30 minutes.
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Pigeon Peas Dip | Matar Chaat in Instant Pot
Easy dump & start pressure cooker recipe for Matar chaat, a popular Indian pigeon peas dip! Enjoy it as a dip or as a flavorful meal with a side of Naan or Kulcha.
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Veg Manchurian Recipe: Instant Pot & Stovetop Recipe
Vegetable Manchurian is a popular Indianized Chinese dish, in which vegetable meatballs are simmered in an asian flavored sweet, spicy and tangy sauce.
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Beet Coconut Stir Fry (Beetroot Thoran)
Beet Coconut Stir Fry (Beetroot Thoran) is a quick & easy stir-fry of chopped beets with grated coconut. I lightly season it with salt, turmeric, coriander, and finish it with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
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Aloo Gobi – Instant Pot | Stove (Indian Cauliflower and Potatoes)
Aloo Gobi is a delicious vegetarian side-dish in northern-Indian cuisine, in which potato (aloo) and cauliflower (Gobi) are cooked with aromatics and seasoned with mild Indian spices. Make this vegan and gluten-free Punjabi delicacy in your Instant Pot or skillet in under 30 minutes.
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Achari Paneer Biryani in Instant Pot
In this 30-minute Instant Pot recipe for Achari Paneer Biryani, I merge two Indian favorites, Achari Paneer and Biryani. Nutty basmati rice cooked with soft paneer, and seasoned with tangy pickling spices like mustard, fenugreek, cumin, fennel and nigella seeds.
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Instant Pot Rava Idli | Steamed Semolina Cakes
Soft & spongy rava idli is a favorite with my kids. It’s a variation of the popular south-Indian breakfast recipe called ‘Idli’ (steamed rice & lentil cakes). Made with semolina (rava), corn, peas, carrots, and cashews, these savory cakes make for a healthy & tasty breakfast or brunch.
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Curry Sauce | Indian Onion Tomato Masala (Instant Pot & Stove)
This Indian Curry sauce is a flavorful and versatile master masala curry sauce that forms the base for a variety of Indian lentils and curry dishes. A great make-ahead and easy-to-freeze sauce.
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Instant Ghee Clarified Butter in Instant Pot
Ghee is unsalted butter cooked till the milk solids separate, leaving behind the clear fat. Also called clarified butter, ghee is very popular in Indian cuisine.
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Instant Pot Indian Rice Recipes- Rice & Grains
Instant Pot Lemon Rice
Fluffy grains of aromatic Basmati rice flavored with mustard seeds, curry leaves and fresh lemon juice. Here's an easy 30-minute Instant Pot and stovetop recipe for this flavorful vegan and gluten-free side dish, Lemon Rice.
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Spinach rice in Instant Pot | Spanakorizo
Aromatic basmati rice cooked with a boat load of spinach! Here's an easy pressure cooker and stovetop recipe for flavorful Spinach Rice, a healthy vegan and gluten-free side-dish, that compliments any meal!
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Saffron Rice | Saffron Rice Pilaf
Saffron Rice Pilaf, or Pulao, is aromatic and nutty basmati rice simmered in a floral and fragrant saffron infused broth prepared in one of four ways.
Instant Pot Cumin Rice | Jeera Rice
Jeera rice or Cumin rice is a popular Indian side in which nutty basmati rice is cooked with aromatic earthy cumin seeds. It goes great with most Indian curries and lentils.
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Quinoa Poha | Instant Pot Quinoa Poha
Quinoa Poha is a popular Indian vegetarian breakfast and snack recipe. Here's an easy 30-minute Instant Pot recipe in which I use Quinoa instead of flattened rice (poha), and add protein and fiber to this already nutritious dish.
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Quinoa Vegetable Biryani in Instant Pot
Quinoa Vegetable Biryani is my healthy twist on a popular Indian classic, Vegetable Biryani. I replace rice with quinoa in this recipe and add vegetables and paneer with a biryani masala mix for a tasty and sumptuous meal.
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Instant Pot Indian Pickle, Chutney & Yogurt
Sweet ‘n’ Spicy Lemon Pickle in Instant Pot | Nimbu ka Achaar
A quick and easy Instant Pot recipe for a Sweet & Spicy lemon pickle, or, Nimbu ka Achaar. This preserved lemon condiment is extremely popular in India and goes great with Indian dal and rice.
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Peach Chutney in Instant Pot or Stovetop
Sweet juicy peaches cooked with fresh ginger and seasoned with a hint of roasted cumin and cayenne, this Peach Chutney is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy. Enjoy this versatile condiment year round with this easy Instant Pot or Stovetop recipe. No pectin used!
No Fry Dahi Bhalla Chaat
A no-fry recipe for Dahi Bhalla chaat, a popular Indian street food. Tasty pan-fried lentil fritters are soaked in seasoned yogurt & garnished with Indian spices and chutney.
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Cucumber Raita | Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Cucumber Raita is a variation of a popular Indian yogurt dip called Raita, made by adding finely chopped cucumber and chaat masala spice mix. It can be used as a dip with Pita bread & Chips or as an accompaniment to popular Indian main dishes like Biryani, Chicken Tikka Masala, Tandoori Chicken etc., as well as everyday Indian food.
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Instant Pot Indian Desserts
Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa (Indian Lentil Pudding)
Moong Dal Halwa is a rich and decadent Indian dessert made with split mung beans (moong dal), ghee, saffron, cardamom, and lots of love. Here is my easier take, a pressure cooker version of a cherished family recipe.
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Rice Pudding | Kheer | Arroz Con Leche in Instant Pot
Here is a dump & start pressure cooker recipe for Creamy Rice Pudding! In this easy recipe, I transform rice, milk & sugar, into two amazing flavors- Indian rice pudding Kheer, or Spanish Arroz Con Leche!
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Instant Pot Carrot Halwa | Gajar ka Halwa
An easy Instant Pot recipe for Carrot Halwa, or Gajar ka Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made with grated carrots, milk, sugar, nuts and cardamom! Includes vegan and dairy-free instructions.
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Kesar Badam Halwa | Saffron Almond Pudding
Kesar badam halwa, or saffron almond pudding, is the undisputed “king” of Indian desserts. Made using just 5-6 simple ingredients, it is one of the most delicious and decadent desserts.
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Sooji Sheera | Semolina Indian Pudding
Sooji Sheera is an Indian dessert made by pan-roasting semolina and cooking it with milk and sugar. I add a few tablespoons of almond meal to boost the protein content and infuse a flavor of almond in this dessert.
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Gajar ki Burfi | Carrot Burfi (Carrot Fudge)
Carrot Burfi , or Gajar ki Burfi, is a fun and easy variation of the classic Indian dessert, Carrot Halwa. Grated carrots (Gajar), are cooked in flavored milk, then sautéed with almond flour till they form a fudge-like consistency. In this easy recipe, I reduce the cooking time and effort considerably, using the Instant Pot pressure cooker.
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Mango Cheesecake in Instant Pot (Gluten-Free Cheesecake)
If you love mangoes and cheesecake, this gluten-free Instant Pot Mango Cheesecake will blow your mind! Sweet mango blended with a custard-like cream cheese filling and baked in a crushed pistachio & cardamom crust. YUM!
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