With pongal just few days away, I wanted to post some recipes that we make during pongal which can be done in our instant pot. Apart from the usual ven pongal, chakkarai pongal, Ezhu thaan kootu , we also make different variety rices during kanum pongal.
Instant Pot Recipes
Instant pot Lemon rice with carrots and bellpeppers
If you are from a south Indian household, then you would have grown up eating lemon rice every week or so. I definitely had lemon rice very often in my lunch box. It is so easy to put together espicially on a busy weekday morning, no wonder my mom packed it for lunch so often.
Instant pot Channa Masala: a Vegan Chickpea Curry
So if there’s one Indian dish most people love, it has to be channa masala. It is one of the most popular dishes in Indian restaurants and this Instant pot channa masala is just as good as any channa masala you would get there.
Instant Pot Quinoa Biryani Recipe
You probably know by now that we love Quinoa! After my sucessful trial at making Quinoa tomato rice, I have been experimenting with a lot of quinoa dishes and this Instant pot Quinoa Biryani is another successful attempt.
Instant Pot Quinoa Tomato Rice
Do you love Quinoa? If yes, this Instant pot Quinoa tomato rice is going to become one of your favorite recipes. This protein rich, nutty and nutritious grain is a great substitute for rice and they don’t get mushy very fast unlike traditional Indian millets. They are perfect for recipes like these.
Instant Pot Millet Sambar Rice Recipe
Instant pot is great for making easy One pot recipes and this Instant pot Sambar sadham is an all time favorite at home. This millet sambar rice is a recipe you want to make when you want to eat something comforting, spicy and effortless. They are great for lunch boxes and go perfectly with some…
Instant Pot Poha Recipe: Flattened Rice with Potatoes and Peanuts
I love traditional Indian breakfasts and this Instant pot Poha is one of them. This tangy and sweet poha with potatoes and peas (Kanda batata poha) is a popular breakfast item in northern parts of India. But in south, we have our own versions like aval upma (poha upma), puli aval (tamarind poha), vella aval…
Instant Pot Semiya Biryani
Do you love biryanis, but think it is a lot of work? Worry not!! This Instant pot Semiya biriyani is what you need. Unlike a traditional biryani, it gets done so soon without a lot of effort and tastes great too. I make this all the time when I am cooking for guests and it…