Easy Indian Cookbook47 recipes
Easy Indian recipes that can be made under 30 minutes. Healthy and wholesome meals loved by the entire family.
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.
Paneer Biryani in Instant Pot
Easy paneer biryani made in the Instant Pot is an aromatic and delicious one-pot dish made with Basmati rice and Indian cottage cheese. This dish is rich in vegetarian protien and is wholesome, aromatic, and flavorful. Perfect for an indulgent weeknight dinner or for parties and gatherings.
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.
Homemade Paneer recipe in Instant Pot (Indian Cottage Cheese)
Learn how to make fresh paneer in the Instant Pot using this easy recipe. Includes all tips, FAQs, and troubleshooting to help you make soft and creamy paneer that is way better than store-bought ones.
Pumpkin Chickpea Curry
Creamy and delicious pumpkin chickpea curry is an easy one-pot curry that is perfect for the fall. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this curry is a good source of plant-based protein. It takes less than 20 minutes to put it together and is very healthy and comforting.
Papaya Potato Curry in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious Bengali-style curry made with chunks of green papaya and potatoes that are cooked in a spicy masala base is perfect for weeknights. Making this papaya curry in an Instant Pot is a breeze and you can pair it with Basmati rice or roti.
Tandoori Gobi Tikka / Grilled Indian Cauliflower bites
Easy and delicious tandoori gobi made with cauliflower florets that are marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices and grilled to perfection. They are great as vegetarian snacks and are perfect for summer barbecues and parties.
Bhindi Kadhi in Instant Pot (Okra in Yogurt Sauce)
Bhindi kadhi is a healthy, easy, and delicious dish made with okra cooked in a yogurt sauce. Make this authentic dish in Instant Pot without any monitoring. It can be paired with steamed rice or khichdi.
Balti Chicken Curry in Instant Pot
Easy-to-make balti chicken is a mild, flavorful, and delicious curry served in a steel wok-like bowl called 'balti'. This hearty one-pot chicken curry is made with minimal spices and is unique and different from regular Indian curries.
Instant Pot Aloo Baingan (Potato Eggplant Curry)
Aloo baingan is an easy Indian curry made with potatoes and eggplant (or brinjal) cooked in aromatic spices. This hearty vegan curry can be paired with roti or Basmati rice and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Egg Curry in Instant Pot
Perfectly boiled eggs simmered in a creamy, smooth, and velvety masala base is so irresistible. This popular and easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners. It pairs well with both Basmati rice and roti.
Nimbu Pani / Shikanji (Indian Limeade
Nimbu pani (shikanji or shikanjvi) is an Indian-style limeade (or lemonade) made with lime (or lemon), water, salt, sugar, and a few optional spices. This refreshing Indian lemonade is super easy to make and perfect for summer.
Cabbage Potato Curry in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious cabbage potato curry made in the Instant Pot. It can be paired with rice and dal, or roti. This Bengali-style sabzi is called bandhkopir torkari and is made without onion and garlic.
South Indian Cabbage Rice in Instant Pot
Cabbage rice or pulao is a healthy one-pot dish made with minimal spices. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this cabbage pilaf is very easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes, with less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Moong Dal Payasam (Instant Pot)
Moong dal payasam or kheer is an easy and delicious South Indian sweet dish made with petite yellow lentils. This traditional dish is made with coconut milk and sweetened using jaggery.
Mango Rasayana (Sweet Mango Pulp)
Mango rasayana or seekarane is an easy dessert made with mangos. This popular dish from the South Indian state Karnataka is one of the most common sweet dishes made when mangos are in season. Serve it as a healthy dessert or pair it with poori for a scrumptious meal.
Coconut Milk Pulao (Instant Pot)
Coconut pulao is a healthy, wholesome, and delicious rice-based dish. This vegetable and rice casserole is naturally gluten-free and vegan. Made without onion and garlic, this easy coconut pulao can be customized to add vegetables of your choice.
Semiya Payasam
Easy, delicious, and fuss-free semiya payasam made in an Instant Pot. This easy version of authentic vermicelli kheer is dump-and-go, ready in 20 minutes, and needs no monitoring. Perfect for festivals and gatherings.