30 Best Instant Pot Indian Recipes Of 2025

Some days, I crave fragrant biryani, while other times, a comforting Indian-inspired soup is just what I need. Whatever you're in the mood for, these Instant Pot Indian recipes are often quicker to make than waiting for a delivery driver!

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• Best Instant Pot Indian Recipes (Non-Vegetarian)
• 1. Instant Pot Butter Chicken
• 2. Lamb Curry With Tomato & Coconut
• 3. Shrimp Curry Goan Style
• 4. Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken
• 5. Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
• 6. Chicken and Potato Curry 
• 7. Chicken Rice Biryani
• 8. Instant Pot Goat Curry In A Hurry
• 9. Dairy-Free Butter Chicken (Whole30, Paleo, Keto, AIP)
• Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes
• 10. Creamy Black Dal (Dal Makhani)
• 11. Instant Pot Aloo Gobi 
• 12. Indian Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)
• 13. Mushroom & Pea Curry (Vegan)
• 14. Rice Pilaf With Chickpeas
• 15. Instant Pot Chana Masala 
• 16. Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Curry
• 17. Lentil & Spinach Dal
• 18. Tikka Masala with Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes
• 19. Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi
• 20. Instant Pot Palak Paneer
• 21. Instant Pot Paneer
• 22. Instant Pot Saag 
• 23. Madras Lentils
• 24. Jackfruit Rice (Kathal Biryani)
• Sweet Indian Recipes
• 25. Instant Pot Milk Burfi (Milk Fudge)
• 26. Instant Pot Rasmalai
• 27. Rice Pudding / Kheer
• 28. Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa
• 29. Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Kheer
• 30. Badam Halwa With Almond Flour
• Best Instant Pot Indian Recipes

Best Instant Pot Indian Recipes (Non-Vegetarian)

1. Instant Pot Butter Chicken

You can't go past the classics. This gluten-free dish is perfect for a warm flavorful meal when you want something different without having to leave your cosy home. Serve with rice and some garlic naan bread. 

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2. Lamb Curry With Tomato & Coconut

Rich and creamy, this curry will be a hit with the whole family. Indian spices, tomatoes and coconut pair beautifully with nourishing lamb meat and the whole stew can be on the table in 60 minutes, much quicker than cooking it on a stovetop.

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3. Shrimp Curry Goan Style

Simple to prepare yet complex in flavors with a little chili spice to keep every bite interesting and exciting. Serve with rice, cauliflower rice or some naan bread.

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4. Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken

Too hot or too cold to grill outside? Try this tender, cooked to perfection chicken with a finger-licking marinade.

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5. Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

What's your Indian recipe knowledge without some chicken tikka masala? You need this one in your life! It's flavourful and JUST spicy enough, plus it's inherently dairy-free with that classic creaminess from coconut milk.

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6. Chicken and Potato Curry 

There's nothing like getting tender, juicy, shredded chicken and perfectly cooked through potatoes at once, and the Instant Pot really comes in handy for that. If you add some curry sauce to the mix, you end up with this fragrant and comforting meal... in minutes. It's healthy and paleo-friendly to boot.

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7. Chicken Rice Biryani

Chicken Biryani or Chicken Dum Biryani is a one-pot Indian classic food dish, where marinated chicken is steam-cooked with aromatic basmati rice and flavored with saffron and cardamom.

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8. Instant Pot Goat Curry In A Hurry

Goat is underused in most cuisines besides Indian cuisine. This stuff tastes slow-cooked, but curry in a hurry holds true with the Instant Pot! It's all about the spices in this tender stew of goat and potatoes.

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9. Dairy-Free Butter Chicken (Whole30, Paleo, Keto, AIP)

This recipe brings together tender, spiced chicken in a rich, creamy sauce that’s ready in no  time. It’s the kind of comforting meal you’ll love serving over a bed of fluffy rice. Even the most sensitive folks can enjoy the spicy and warming tastes of it.

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Instant Pot Indian Vegetarian Recipes

10. Creamy Black Dal (Dal Makhani)

Inspired by the famous signature dish from London’s Indian restaurant chain Dishoom, this Instant Pot dal makhani s made in a fraction of the time compared to the original (which is cooked for 24 hours in the restaurant), this incredible lentil dish will delight with its complex flavors and heavenly texture.

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11. Instant Pot Aloo Gobi 

A delicious classic vegetarian Indian dish also known as cauliflower and potato curry is cooked with onions, tomatoes and spices. Serve over rice or with a side of naan bread.

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12. Indian Spinach Rice (Palak Pulao)

Known in Indian cuisine as Palak Pulao, this nutritious and healthy dish can be served as a side dish with your favorite curry or a main dish with some vegetables or salad on the side. This rice recipe is super simple and is gluten-free, vegetarian and can be made vegan-friendly.

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13. Mushroom & Pea Curry (Vegan)

This Instant Pot mushroom curry is made with sliced white mushrooms that pair perfectly with the sweetness of green peas in a tomato-cashew–based sauce.

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14. Rice Pilaf With Chickpeas

This healthy and delicious rice pilaf is made with protein-rich chickpeas (garbanzo beans), warm spices and cilantro for a perfect vegetarian and gluten-free main or side.

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15. Instant Pot Chana Masala 

This dish is vegan and gluten-free with a hearty base of perfectly cooked and textured chickpeas, rich with plant protein. It has a rich and tasty tomato base plus all of your classic spices - just make sure to use the freshest ingredients possible!

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16. Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Curry

This Punjabi Lobia Masala is warm and comforting with rich, buttery beans to enjoy in every bite! A great source of calcium that takes less time to cook than the average legume.

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17. Lentil & Spinach Dal

If you want nutrient-dense food with Indian taste fast, get this spinach dal on the table tonight. Heck - we won't even tell if you pick up some naan at the store on your way home. This is cooking with economy and grace at its finest.

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18. Tikka Masala with Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes

This curry is gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly, loaded with vegetables and warm spices. Blended cashew cream is used to thicken this tikka masala and give it a creamy, rich texture.

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19. Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi

One-pot wholesome meal is a healthier spin on traditional Indian khichdi. Made with quinoa and lentils, this khichdi is lightly spiced and packed with nutrition.

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20. Instant Pot Palak Paneer

For a greener, even healthier version of Instant Pot paneer dish, try this saag paneer curry made with fresh spinach leaves, warm spices and cubed firm cottage cheese in the pressure cooker.

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21. Instant Pot Paneer

Paneer is basically Indian-style cottage cheese. It sounds intimidating to make at home, but the Instant Pot makes it quite a bit easier. Besides, it's a rewarding endeavour when you get to dig into the stuff with those satisfying grill marks on the side after a yoghurt marinade. Are you drooling yet?

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22. Instant Pot Saag 

Saag is a creamed spinach dish that is oh so dreamy. Greens and ghee are all you need - no cream required in this lightened up, good-for-you recipe. You can use any greens you like in this, or a variety, but traditional opts for spinach and mustard greens - the more you know!

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23. Madras Lentils

This dish is a toned-down version that is very comforting and nourishing. It captures the essence of a rich Indian dal but with a lighter, more tomato-based sauce and the addition of potatoes and carrots (sometimes beans can be added).

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24. Jackfruit Rice (Kathal Biryani)

Kathal Biryani is a tasty Indian, vegetarian rice recipe that is perfect for a weeknight dinner.  You can use mushrooms, paneer, asparagus, or artichoke hearts instead of jackfruit in this recipe. It’s gluten-free and vegan-friendly.

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Sweet Indian Recipes

25. Instant Pot Milk Burfi (Milk Fudge)

Milk burfi, or milk powder burfi, is a dense milk fudge made with dry milk powder, sugar, ghee, and cardamom. You can then garnish with pistachio.

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26. Instant Pot Rasmalai

Rasmalai or roshomalai is a milk-based sweet dish originated in East Bengal of India. This dish consists of steamed paneer patties dunked in “rosh” or saffron milk. A famous Indian sweet dish often made during the festive season.

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27. Rice Pudding / Kheer

Kheer or Payasam is an Indian dessert for special occasions. It is rice pudding made with rice and milk infused with saffron, cardamom and assorted dried fruits. The best thing about this, no stirring and it is ready in less than 40 mins!

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28. Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa

A rich and decadent dessert made with split mung beans (moong dal), ghee, saffron, cardamom, and lots of love.

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29. Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Kheer

A perfect treat for any occasion, infused with the richness of whole milk, the sweetness of sugar, and the aroma of cardamom. It is a dump-and-go recipe, ready in just 20 minutes.

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30. Badam Halwa With Almond Flour

Badam Halwa or Badam ka halwa is a rich classic Indian Dessert recipe made with almonds flour, milk and sugar with generous amount of ghee.

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