Easy Indian Cookbook31 recipes
Easy Indian recipes that can be made under 30 minutes. Healthy and wholesome meals loved by the entire family.
Shahi Paneer in Instant Pot
Shahi paneer is a rich, creamy, and exotic curry made with Indian cottage cheese. This royal and exotic dish is very easy to make when made in the Instant Pot. Cubes of cottage cheese simmered in a mildly spiced, luscious, and silky curry is perfect for parties and celebrations. Pairs so well with naan and jeera rice.
Naan Recipe (Easy No-knead)
Make soft and pillowy naan at home with this easy recipe. This no-knead recipe gives you perfectly elastic and chewy naan bread without a stand mixer or any other gadgets. Pair it with your favorite curries for a perfect curry night.
Lamb Curry in Instant Pot
Moist and fork-tender lamb in a flavorful and aromatic masala base is perfect for cold winter nights. Pair it with rice and kachumber salad for the perfect curry night. Learn how to make authentic home-style Indian lamb curry using the most common spices with this easy recipe.
How to store curry leaves
Curry leaves are an integral part of every south Indian kitchen. Learn how to store curry leaves in the refrigerator, freezer, and in dried form.
Lamb Palak / Saag Gosht (Lamb Spinach Curry)
Soft and succulent pieces of lamb in the mildly spiced spinach gravy, this saag gosht is so hearty and comforting. This popular curry can be served with naan, roti, or rice. Follow this easy recipe and make the BEST tasting lamb spinach curry.
Mangalore Buns / Banana Buns
Sweet deep-fried bread made with overripe bananas, these Mangalore buns are perfect for breakfast or snacks. They don't look like a typical bun and are soft, fully, and mildly sweet pooris. Serve with a cup of coffee or chai for a snack or breakfast, or pair them with a curry of your choice for lunch/dinner.
Butter Chicken / Murg Makhani
Butter chicken is a mild Indian curry made with chicken thigh pieces. Authentic tried and tested recipe with Instant Pot and stovetop method.
Aloo Gobi / Potato Cauliflower Curry
Aloo gobi is an easy vegan curry made with potatoes and cauliflower as the main ingredients. This Punjabi curry is easy to make, hearty, and packed with flavors. Made with simple ingredients, this comforting dish is perfect for a weekday meal.
Chickpea Spinach Curry (No Onion No Garlic)
Hearty, nutritious, and easy-to-make chana palak or chole palak made with chickpea, spinach, and spices. The recipe I am sharing here is made without onion or garlic, yet is super delicious and flavorful. It is ready in 20 minutes and can be paired with rice or naan.
Methi Chicken in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious methi chicken or methi murg is made using fenugreek leaves. This unique and delectable curry is very healthy and delicious. It can be made using fresh, frozen or dried fenugreek leaves.
Chayote Squash Curry (Seemebadnekai Palya)
Karnataka-style seemebadanekayi palya or chayote squash curry is an easy dish that is a part of everyday meals. It pairs very well with both rice/dal and roti. Making it in the Instant Pot saves time, giving you perfect taste and texture.
Bottle Gourd Curry / Lauki Chana Dal Sabzi
Easy and delicious vegan curry made with bottle gourd (lauki) and chana dal (split Bengal gram). This simple and healthy Instant Pot curry is a good source of plant-based protein. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
EASY Matar Paneer in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious matar paneer is a popular North Indian curry made with cottage cheese and peas. My version of mutter paneer is very easy to make, uses minimal spices, and gives you restaurant-style curry that is perfect not only for everyday meals but also for parties and gatherings.
Shrimp Coconut Curry in Instant Pot
This Bengali-style shrimp coconut curry is one of the easiest dishes you will cook. It involves no active cooking. Just grind the masala, mix it with the shrimps, and place it in the Instant Pot. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and pairs well with plain steamed rice.
Palak Paneer in Instant Pot (using frozen spinach)
Delicious palak paneer made using frozen spinach in the Instant Pot is the easiest way to enjoy this nutritious and healthy vegetarian dish. Silky mildly spiced spinach curry minus all the hassles of cleaning, chopping, and blanching the spinach is a sure winner!
EASY Chettinad Chicken in Instant Pot
Chettinad chicken is a unique and flavorful chicken curry made with spices, coconut, and poppy seeds. This EASY recipe simplifies the cooking process yet retains the authentic taste. This curry pairs well with both steamed rice and roti.
Bengali Fish Curry in Instant Pot (Macher Jhal)
Easy and delicious Bengali-style fish curry made using minimal spices is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Popularly known as macher jhal, it pairs very well with plain steamed rice. Gluten-free and suitable for keto and paleo diets.
Indian Chicken Curry in Instant Pot
Home-style Indian chicken curry is an easy and delicious dish that is perfect for weeknights. Made using a handful of spices and basic pantry ingredients, it can be served with both steamed rice and roti.
Ridge Gourd Moong Dal (Instant Pot)
Easy, healthful, and delicious dal made with ridge gourd and moong dal (petite yellow lentils). When made in an Instant Pot, this vegan and gluten-free dahl is ready in less than 20 minutes, with just 5 minutes of hands-on time. Pairs well with steamed rice and any curry of your choice.
15+ Instant Pot Indian Curry recipes
Instant Pot Indian curry recipes collection. Includes vegan vegetarian, egg, and non-vegetarian curries like chicken and goat curry.