Top 20 Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes

Updated: Jul 14, 2022 · Published: Nov 7, 2018 by Aneesha Gupta · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 2 Comments

Looking for Indian vegetarian recipes for your Instant Pot pressure cooker? Here is a collection of my most popular Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes, including classic curries and desserts. Delicious Indian comfort food minus the guilt!

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These recipes are quick and easy to make and are versatile enough that I can serve them on weeknights, or for entertaining during festivities and get-togethers.

All these recipes can be made in your Instant Pot Pressure cooker or any comparable electric pressure cooker.

This is a great collection for special occasions like Diwali, Holi, and other Indian festivities. Let's check out some delicious Instant Pot Indian food!

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For more Indian dinner recipes, check out this extensive collection of curries, sides, desserts, and more: Indian Dinner Party Menu Ideas

Top 20 Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes

1. Dal Makhani

madras lentils in a bowl garnished with cream, butter and cilantro

Dal Makhani

Dal Makhani is a rich and creamy north-Indian curry made with black lentils, kidney beans, herbs, and toasted spices. Here's a restaurant-quality recipe made easy using the Instant pot.

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2. Chana Masala

Indian chickpeas curry called chana masala in steel bowl

Chana Masala

An easy and authentic Instant Pot recipe for a popular Indian chickpeas curry called Chana Masala, using dry or canned chickpeas. Enjoy it with cumin rice or naan.

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3. Paneer Makhani (Paneer Butter Masala)

bowl of paneer butter masala titled "Easy 30-Minute Instant Pot Recipe: Paneer Butter Masala"

Paneer Butter Masala | Paneer Makhani

Easy recipe for Paneer butter masala, or Paneer Makhani, a rich & creamy curry made with paneer (Indian cottage cheese), spices, tomatoes and a touch of heavy cream.

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4. Palak Paneer

A clay bowl with palak paneer

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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5. Vegetable Korma

Assorted vegetables in yellow curry with side of paratha

Creamy Vegetable Korma

Vegetable Korma is a mildly-spiced, rich, and creamy curry that's loaded with colorful vegetables. Here's a 30-minute Instant Pot and stovetop recipe for this popular Indian delicacy.

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6. Aloo Gobi

Curried cauliflower and potato in black bowl garnished with cilantro

Aloo Gobi in Instant Pot

Easy 30-minute Instant pot recipe for Aloo Gobi, a popular Indian vegetarian side dish in which potato and cauliflower are cooked with mild spices.

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7. Paneer Tikka Masala

Cubes of paneer in tomato curry garnished with cilantro leaves

Paneer Tikka Masala in Instant Pot

In this easy Instant Pot Paneer Tikka Masala recipe, soft paneer cubes are simmered in an aromatic and mildly seasoned creamy tomato sauce and finished with a touch of heavy cream.

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8. Chana Masala Biryani

Chickpeas rice pilaf topped with jalapeno slices and jalapeno

Chana Masala Biryani (Indian Chickpeas Rice)

Easy Instant pot recipe for Chana Masala Biryani, a hearty, Indian flavored chickpeas rice dish, that's vegan & gluten-free too!

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9. Punjabi Chole

easy punjabi chole recipe in black bowl with lime wedges

Punjabi Chole in Instant Pot (Tangy Chickpeas Curry)

Punjabi Chole, or Amritsari Chole, is a creamy, tangy and dark-colored chickpea curry made with a special masala blend served street-style.

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10. Punjabi Kadhi with Pakora

Punjabi Kadhi chawal, yogurt curry made in the Instant Pot, served in a copper bowl

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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11. Rajma Masala

A bowl of Indian red beans curry with a side of brown rice and sliced onions

Rajma Recipe - Rajma Masala

Easy Instant Pot recipe for Indian kidney beans curry, Rajma. Make it with dry or canned beans and enjoy this vegan & gluten-free curry with steamed basmati rice.

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12. Naan (Garlic & Butter)

stack of garlic naan on parchment paper

Restaurant Style Garlic Naan

Learn how to make a restaurant-style Garlic Naan that's pillowy soft, slathered with garlic butter and best served with warm curry.

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13. Vegetable Biryani

Indian style rice with vegetables in a blue bowl

Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani Recipe

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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14. Achari Paneer Biryani

Rice and paneer biryani in white plate

Achari Paneer Biryani

This Achari Paneer Biryani features nutty basmati rice cooked with paneer and seasoned with tangy Indian pickling spices ready in 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.

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15. Egg Biryani

Spiced rice topped with boiled egg halves and cilantro

Instant Pot Egg Biryani

Easy one-pot Egg Biryani recipe featuring boiled eggs and basmati rice flavored with a unique blend of warm spices, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and saffron.

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16. Matar Paneer

paneer and pea curry in black bowl with cilantro sprigs on silver platter

Homemade Matar Paneer (Mutter Paneer) - Instant Pot & Stove

This Matar Paneer features spongy paneer cubes and tender green peas simmered in a richly spiced tomato-onion sauce ready in 30 minutes.

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17. Moong Dal Halwa

Indian lentil pudding called Moong Dal Halwa garnished with chopped nuts

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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18. Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Bowl of Indian rice pudding garnished with chopped pistachios

Instant Pot Kheer (Indian Rice Pudding)

Creamy Indian rice pudding with cardamom & saffron-this dump-and-start Instant Pot kheer needs no stirring or babysitting. A festive favorite made easy!

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19. Badam Halwa

Badam halwa served in a blue bowl with slivered almonds on top

Badam Halwa with Almond Flour (Instant Pot)

Quick and easy recipe for Badam halwa, a rich and decadent Indian dessert made with ground almonds, sugar and ghee, delicately flavored with saffron and cardamom!

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20. Carrot Halwa

Gajar halwa with sliced almonds in grey bowl

Instant Pot Gajar Halwa | Carrot Halwa

Easy recipe for Instant Pot Gajar Halwa or Carrot Halwa, a traditional Indian dessert made with carrots, milk, sugar, nuts, and cardamom.

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srimayyia says

September 14, 2022 at 11:02 pm

amazing recipe of instant pot Indian vegetarian recipes. Keep Sharing.

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- Aneesha says
  
  September 17, 2022 at 10:51 am
  
  Thank you!
  
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