• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Profusion Curry
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Salads
    • Comfort Food
    • Curry Recipes
    • Desserts
    • Dinner
    • Drinks
    • Gluten Free
    • Indian Food
    • Instant Pot
    • Low Carb Vegetarian Recipes
    • Seasonal and Holiday Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • 30-minute Dinners
  • Recipe Index
  • About Us
  • Privacy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • 30-minute Dinners
    • Recipe Index
    • About Us
    • Privacy
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    • Rice Noodles Stir Fry along with colorful veggies served for gluten free and vegan Asian dinner.
      Rice Noodle Stir Fry
    • Close up image showing all the colorful veggies and hard boiled eggs used in this making this scrumptious salad.
      Avocado Egg Salad
    • Banza Chickpea pasta with broccoli is served for low carb, high protein meals. This vegan and gluten-free pasta recipe is full of clean eating ingredients.
      Banza Chickpea Pasta Recipe
    • Zucchini noodles cooked with Italian seasoning for vegan, gluten-free and low carb meal.
      Italian Zoodles - Spiralized Zucchini Noodles
    • Vibrant and hearty Italian Pasta salad with full of veggies and cheese and flavorful dressing.
      Italian Pasta Salad
    • Stalks of tender green roasted asparagus served with lemon wedges ad seasoning.
      Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus Recipe
    • Mushroom Stew with vegetables and seasoning served over mashed potatoes for comforting vegan and gluten free dinner.
      Mushroom Stew
    • A glass jar filled with Strawberries and cream overnight oats.
      Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats
    • Fresh Vegetable Vietnamese Spring Rolls are served along with different dipping sauces. This delicious and beautiful Profusioncurry recipe is a must for summer and spring lunches.
      Easy Vietnamese Spring Rolls
    • Paneer Bhurji is a popular North Indian dish made with Indian cottage cheese, herbs and Indian spices.
      Paneer Bhurji (Cottage Cheese Scramble)
    • 2-ingredient bagel bites with Greek yogurt and almond flour, served on a plate for a satisfying low-carb, high protein breakfast or snack.
      2-Ingredient Bagel Bites with Greek Yogurt
    • A dinner serving of vegan pepper soup with cheesy garlic toast.
      Instant Pot Vegan Stuffed Pepper Soup
    Profusion Curry » Indian Food

    30+ Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipes

    Published: Aug 27, 2024 · Modified: Sep 4, 2024 by Prajakta Sukhatme · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipes Collection-ProfusionCurry

    From classic Indian dishes like rice and Dal to gourmet restaurant style meals like Paneer Makhani, a variety of Indian Vegetarian recipes can be made using electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot. You can prepare them all in less than 30 minutes. 

    This collection of amazingly tasty Indian Instant Pot Recipes is perfect for making each and every day of the week. These easy and quick recipes are suitable for busy weeknights as well as for parties and gatherings.

    Instantpot Easy Indian Recipe Collection-ProfusionCurry

    We are sure they will delight and wow the people you care about trying something new and delicious. Hearty, spicy, delicious Indian food is always welcome at our dinner table.

    Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipe collection will ease the learning curve in using Instant Pot. If you are new to making delicious Indian food, you will like these easy to follow recipes.

    All these are easy, healthy and scrumptious meal ideas that taste simply amazing.

    New to Electric Pressure Cooker?

    Did you purchase an InstantPot recently? If so, you must be intrigued by this most talked about appliance and ready to jump in and make all those tempting yummy recipes.

    Don't let the those buttons on the front panel intimidate you. I have seen it on several Facebook groups that many folks are hesitant to get going with it.

    Trust us, once you get hang of few tips, it will become your go-to kitchen appliance in no time.

    Collection of Easy Indian Instant Pot Recipes

    Here is the BEST collection Easy Indian Recipes . You can find a variety of rice, curries, lentils and bean recipes with Indian spices.

    Most of these recipes are vegetarian, whole food plant based, vegan and gluten free or easy to change to dietary requirements. The ingredients used are easily available on Amazon.

    This collection includes restaurant style korma, palak paneer, dal makhani, chana masala and rajma chaval. It also includes homestyle meals like aloo matar ( potato and peas curry) spinach dal, lemon rice, biryanis and more.

    You will also love easy desserts like carrot almond pudding ( gajar halwa) and kheer that can be made effortlessly in Instant Pot.

    InstantPot Easy Indian Recipe Roundup-ProfusionCurry

    Helpful Accessories and Kitchen Tools

    • Tall Trivet - To cook multiple items at once, we highly recommend tall trivet. Using pot in pot method , you can make rice/ lentils, veggie/ quinoa , beans/ brown rice all at once.
    • Stackable Containers - To cook multiple items at once, these containers come in handy. You can use stainless steel or even Pyrex glass containers for this purpose.
    • Steamer Basket - It helps you steam veggies without touching the cooking water- thereby avoiding mushy, pulpy veggies.
    • Oven Mitt/ Grip Extremely useful to handle steaming hot food.
    • Immersion Blender - Though it's not a direct accessory for InstantPot, immersion blender is very useful appliance while making soups or purees in InstantPot. It helps you cook and blend food in just one pot.

    Commonly Used Ingredients

    Indian food especially curries are full of different spices and dry herbs. We generously use ginger and garlic, turmeric, cardamom, homemade garam masala, cumin seeds, black mustard seeds and curry leaves.

    Cilantro ( coriander ) is preferred garnish and so is kasuri methi. Paneer (Indian Cottage cheese) and yogurt is also routinely used in making hearty and rich curries.

    Other staple ingredients include vegetables like cauliflower, potatoes, peas, onions as well as tomato sauce, basmati rice, lentils and beans including kidney beans and chickpeas, cashews and coconut milk. 

    Suitable for Beginners

    Even the novice cook can whip up these staple as well as fancy looking entrees. Many of our readers asked for the best vegetarian and vegan one-pot meal recipes that they could use for meal planning.

    So we are sharing this delicious roundup of Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipes. The best part about using the electric pressure cooker like the Instant Pot is that it keeps the kitchen cool and tidy.

    Misal Pav Recipe
    Misal Pav is spicy sprouted lentil curry served along with buttered dinner roll and garnished with farsan. This Indian breakfast recipe is popular street food item.
    Check out this recipe
    A plate full of misal pav served with variety of garnishes.
    Matar Chaat - Yellow Peas Curry - InstantPot
    Tangy and spicy Matar Chaat is popular north Indian street snack food! Soft white peas are cooked in delicious curry masala and served with garnishes and chutneys!
    Check out this recipe
    Matar Chaat served in black dinner plate with two green chilis and garnishes on top. This delicious Indian street food style curry is profusioncurry creation.
    Bombay Potatoes - Roasted Masala Potatoes
    Bombay Potatoes, also known as Bombay Aloo, are a popular Indian dish originating from the streets of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. It's a flavorful and aromatic preparation of potatoes cooked with a variety of spices, creating a delightful dish that's both comforting and satisfying.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl filled with Bombay Potatoes. Bombay Potatoes, also known as Bombay Aloo, are a popular Indian dish originating from the streets of Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay. It's a flavorful and aromatic preparation of potatoes cooked with a variety of spices, creating a delightful dish that's both comforting and satisfying.
    Dabeli - Kutchi Dabeli Recipe
    Dabeli is delicious and famous Indian street food. These spicy and tangy sliders are perfect party appetizers or snack. Learn how to make dabeli at home with step by step detail instructions.
    Check out this recipe
    Home made dabeli garnished with cilantro, sev and peanuts. This popular Indian street food is spicy, tangy and famous party appetizer.

    One Pot Indian Cooking

    Most of the recipes are done in one pot cooking as well. So you do the tadka / sautéing - tampering ( which is staple in cooking Indian food ) in the same pot before you pressure cook it. It therefore reduces the cleaning multiple pots.

    Indian cuisine is delicious, flavorful and healthful. It requires very little oil and can be prepared quickly. This makes it well-suited to an Instant Pot.

    In this roundup are a variety of Indian Instant Pot recipes for even the most persnickety palates. We hope you enjoy making these Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipes. 

    Most of the recipes also include instructions to make them on stovetops. Let us know which dish you’re most excited to make, and do share this roundup with your friends!

    If you love Indian cuisine, this post is for you! Here are more than 21 of my best Indian Instant Pot recipes, perfect for weeknight meals. Each recipe takes 30 minutes or less to make. They are full of flavor too.

    Instant Pot Dal Makhani
    Step by step instructions to make Instant Pot Dal Makhani - Indian comfort curry loved by all. It’s a flavorful mixture of lentils and herbs simmered in Gluten-free and Vegan makhani sauce.
    Check out this recipe
    Dal Makhani garnished with cilantro leaves served in copper bowl. A bowl of lemon rice and a bowl of cut red onion and lemons in the background.
    Instant Pot Dal - Dal Fry Recipe
    Dal Fry or Dal Tadka is an everyday Indian Lentil Curry. This wholesome comforting Yellow Dal recipe is easy, vegan, gluten free . This recipe makes best Instant Pot Dal in under 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    copper container full of spicy lentil curry dahl seasoned with red chili oil.
    Punjabi Kadhi Pakora Recipe
    Punjabi Kadhi Pakora is popular North Indian comfort food. Learn how to make this classic dinner recipe in Instant Pot along with non fried fritters.
    Check out this recipe
    A dinner serving of Punjabi Kadhi Pakora - creamy yogurt curry with non fry fritters along with steamed basmati rice, cut onion salad and flaxseed chutney. This meal is homely and comforting.
    Instant Pot Dal Palak - Vegan Spinach Lentil Curry
    Dal Palak or Spinach Lentil Curry is delicious and comforting Indian staple recipe. This nutritional main dish is packed with plant protine and fiber. Wholesome, healthy dish is vegan and glutenfree. It easily can be made in the Electrical Pressure Cooker.
    Check out this recipe
    Dal Palak with Rice and turmeric in serving bowl
    Lobia Masala - Indian Black Eyed Peas Curry
    Lobia Curry, a delightful Indian dish with Curried Black-Eyed Peas. Learn how to make this vegan and gluten free healthy curry and expert tips for a flavorful experience.
    Check out this recipe
    Lobia masala curry in a bowl for comforting vegan and gluten free Indian dinner.
    Egg Curry Recipe ( Instant Pot )
    Indian egg curry is delicious recipe full of pantry staples. Using electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot , you can make one pot meal in 20 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    An over head shot of Indian Egg curry and white rice served in copper containers.
    Instant Pot Dum Aloo
    Dum Aloo is a famous Indian Potato Curry. Learn to make restaurant style Dum Aloo using easy steps and Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Dum Aloo served in a dinner bowl. This creamy Indian dinner Curry is made with baby potatoes and cooked in the instant pot or stove top.
    Instant Pot Chana Masala - Punjabi Chole - Chickpea Curry
    Chana Masala or Punjabi Chole is treasured Indian Chickpea Curry. This restaurant quality curry is gluten free and vegan. It can be made in the presure cooker like Instant Pot or stovetop. Suggested serving with short cut Bhature.
    Check out this recipe
    Chana Masala -Punjabi CHole-Indian Chickpea Curry in copper serving bowl
    Instant Pot Aloo Matar - Indian Potato and Peas Curry
    Aloo Matar is popular vegan Indian curry. Potato and peas are cooked in sultry spices to make this Homestyle Recipe. Instant Pot and Stove top options are included to make this vegan and gluten free Indian Dinner Curry.
    Check out this recipe
    Aloo Matar -Potato and Peas Curry serving
    Jackfruit Curry Recipe (Vegan)
    Indian Jackfruit Curry is ultimate comfort food. This whole food plant based curry is Vegan, Glutenfree. Jackfruit and Coconut – two wonder delights of costal living make this curry uniquely flavorful.
    Check out this recipe
    Indian Jackfruit Curry with potatoes and coconut milk is served with rice and pickle.
    Kala Chana
    Kala chana is black chickpeas. This vegetarian curry dish is also protein-rich for vegetarians. Try this Indian curry dish for lunch or dinner.
    Check out this recipe
    Kala Chana curry with cilantro and lemon in a bowl.
    Black Eyed Peas Coconut Curry - Instant Pot
    Black-eyed peas and coconut curry is a filling dinner curry full of flavors and healthy nutrients. You can make this weeknight dinner curry in Instantpot or on the stovetop. This affordable curry uses simple ingredients and gets done in 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    A dinner serving of creamy black-eyed peas and coconut curry with rice, pickle, papad and fresh onion tomato salad.
    Rajma Masala
    Rajma Masala is famous Indian kidney beans curry. Make restaurant quality delicious rajma curry at home using Instant pot or Stove top pressure cooker. Vegan and gluten free recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Red Kidney Beans curry served in copper container with white rice .
    Paneer Makhani ( Instant Pot and Stove Top )
    Paneer Makhani is a creamy, tomato-based curry originating in the Punjab region of northern India. Learn to make restaurant style paneer makhani at home with this failproof recipe.
    Check out this recipe
    Delicious paneer makhani which is popular Indian curry is served with rice and pickled onions for comfort food dinner.
    Instant Pot Chickpea Coconut Curry
    Vegan Chickpea Coconut curry is full of pantry ingredients, easy to make and tastes amazing ! This family friendly Instant Pot curry recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
    Check out this recipe
    Chickpea Coconut Curry-InstantPot

    Instant Pot Indian Rice Recipes

    Making rice in Instant Pot is a breeze. It renders perfectly moist and fluffy rice in minutes. Try these delicious Indian rice recipes as a side to your curry and sabji.

    Peas Pulao (Matar Pulao)
    Peas pulao or matar pulao is a pantry staple rice dish made with Indian basmati rice, green peas and earthy spices. It is inexpensive, easy , one pot and flavorful side dish.
    Check out this recipe
    Peas pulao, also called matar pulao is served for dinner.
    Jeera Rice - Indian Cumin Rice
    Fragrant and flavorful, Jeera Rice is the perfect accompaniment to your favorite Indian curries or can be enjoyed on its own. Follow our pro tips for perfectly fluffy rice every time.
    Check out this recipe
    Close up image of Instant Pot Jeera Rice Recipe.
    Turmeric Lemon Rice - Instant Pot
    This turmeric lemon rice recipe is packed with zesty lemon flavor, the golden goodness of turmeric, and a satisfying crunch from nuts. Perfect as a side dish or a light meal
    Check out this recipe
    Turmeric Lemon rice served in a white bowl along with lemon wedges and chopped cilantro and green pepper.
    Mumbai Street Food Style Tawa Pulao - Instant Pot Option
    Tawa Pulao is a popular Mumbai street food. Learn how to make tawa pulao at home with easy instructions.
    Check out this recipe
    Tawa Pulao Pinterest image
    Khichdi Recipe ( Instant Pot option)
    Khichdi is a comforting Indian one pot meal made by simmering lentils and rice with aromatic spices. It's versatile and easy to prepare. Masala Khichadi, a staple in Indian household, is an ultimate soul food full of simplicity and nourishment.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of Indian comfort food called moong dal khichdi recipe served with coriander leaves ad fried garlic garnishes.

    Some easy Instant Pot Indian Sweets / Desserts

    Make these desserts in Instant pot for effortless and easy cooking.

    Gajar ka Halwa - Indian Carrot Pudding
    Delicious Gajar ka Halwa or Indian Carrot Pudding is popular dessert with rich and earthy flavors. This Gluten free and vegan version is made in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Carrot Almond Pudding is a traditional Indian dessert called Gajar Halwa. It is served in a white bowl with almond garnish.
    Rice Kheer with coconut milk
    Rice kheer recipe is an Indian dessert made from rice, coconut milk, sugar, cardamom and saffron. Learn how to make rich, delicious rice kheer at home on stove top or Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Rice kheer recipe which is made with coconut milk and rice served as Indian Rice Pudding with raisins and saffron.
    Seviyan Kheer
    Seviyan Kheer is a delicious and creamy dessert of Indian Vermicelli Pudding. Learn how to make it with serving suggestions, and pro tips.
    Check out this recipe
    Seviyan Kheer which is Indian Dessert Recipes of vermicelli pudding is rich and creamy dessert. It is served with rose petals, pistachios and saffron.

    Also check out our other delicious Indian food collections. 25+ Indian Air Fryer Recipes for non-fried food. You will love Indian Breakfast recipes for one of a kind weekend brunches and try Indian Dessert Recipe collection to satisfy your sweet tooth.

    ❤ If you make this ProfusionCurry Recipe, do let us know how you like it by ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Star Rating and commenting below ! ❤

    ❤️❤️ Follow us on Pinterest , Instagram and Facebook ! We love creating delicious family favorite recipes from around the world. Come Join Us ! ❤️❤️

    More Delightful Indian Food

    • Vegan and gluten free besan chill which is Indian savory pancake made with chickpea flour , served on the plate.
      Besan Chilla - Savory Chickpea Pancakes
    • A serving tray with cups of chai tea which is popular Indian spiced tea or masala chai.
      Chai Tea - Spiced Indian Tea Recipe
    • A bowl of Indian comfort food called moong dal khichdi recipe served with coriander leaves ad fried garlic garnishes.
      Khichdi Recipe ( Instant Pot Option)
    • Flaxseed Chutney which is Spiced Alsi Powder is popular Indian condiment.
      Flaxseed Chutney Recipe

    Sharing is caring!

    • Share
    • Reddit
    • Flipboard
    • WhatsApp

    Filed Under: Indian Food, Instant Pot

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipes Collection-ProfusionCurry

    I am the recipe developer and photographer of this food website ProfusionCurry! Join me for easy-to-follow recipes and trusted tips to make delicious food and yummy recipes.

    More about me →

    30-minute Dinners

    • Mushroom Stew with vegetables and seasoning served over mashed potatoes for comforting vegan and gluten free dinner.
      Mushroom Stew
    • Delicious and easy Vegan Chickpea Orzo Soup garnished and served in soup bowls.
      Vegetable Orzo Soup
    • Vegan Thai Red Curry with colorful vegetables and tofu served in a bowl.
      Vegetarian red curry recipe with tofu
    • Creamy tender Arborio rice cooked with delicious flavors and served in white bowl along with garnishes. This comforting risotto is easy to make at home using Instant Pot.
      Restaurant Style Risotto Recipe
    • An Italian dinner pasta with tomato cream sauce served with tomatoes and spinach.
      Penne Rosa - Creamy Tomato Pasta
    • A dinner serving of vegan pepper soup with cheesy garlic toast.
      Instant Pot Vegan Stuffed Pepper Soup

    Popular Recipes

    • Apple puff pastry roses with cinnamon sugar dusting served as a dessert.
      How to Make Puff Pastry Apple Roses
    • Tofu Sofritas with Chipotle Adobo sauce served with garnishes.
      Tofu Sofritas with Chipotle Adobo
    • Asian grilled vegetables arranged on the platter.
      Asian Grilled Vegetables - A Healthy & Delicious Side Dish
    • A bowl of green Curry tofu which is thai coconut curry tofu recipe served with rice for one pot comfort meal.
      Green Curry Tofu
    • Apple cider vinegar and lemon juice drink served in a glass mason jars.
      Apple Cider Vinegar and Lemon Juice Drink
    • Black Eyed Peas cooked with onions, tomatoes and spinach with delicious seasoning served in white bowl.
      Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Recipe

    Footer

    Instant Pot Easy Indian Recipes Collection-ProfusionCurry

    ↑ back to top

    Our recipes are featured on several distinguished publisher. image

    Other

    • Privacy Policy

    Follow Us

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube

    About

    • About

    As an Amazon Associates, this site earns commission from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 Profusion Curry