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30 Best Instant Pot Indian Recipes Of 2025

Published: Mar 23, 2024 · Modified: Feb 7, 2025 by Ann Fabrizio · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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Instant Pot Indian Recipes

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!

Check out our top pics of Instant Pot Indian recipes below!

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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

Two bowls of creamy Instant Pot butter chicken garnished with fresh cilantro, served with fluffy white rice on a rustic wooden table.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.om

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

A bowl of rich lamb curry with tomatoes and coconut milk, garnished with fresh cilantro, on a wooden table.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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

A blue bowl of Goan-style shrimp curry with a rich, spiced coconut sauce.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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

Juicy Instant Pot tandoori chicken with a vibrant spice crust, garnished with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges on the side.
Photo Credit: simpleindianmeals.com

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

A bowl of creamy Instant Pot chicken tikka masala in a spiced sauce, garnished with cilantro, served with rice.
Photo Credit: wholesomelicious.com

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 

A hearty bowl of chicken and potato curry in a rich, spiced sauce.
Photo Credit: fromachefskitchen.com

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

A fragrant plate of chicken rice biryani with tender spiced chicken, saffron-infused basmati rice, caramelized onions, and fresh cilantro.
Photo Credit: spicecravings.com

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

A bowl of tender Instant Pot goat curry in a rich, spiced gravy, garnished with fresh cilantro, served with tortillas.
Photo Credit: myheartbeets.com

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)

A bowl of creamy dairy-free butter chicken with a rich sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro, served with white rice.
Photo Credit: ihearteating.com

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)

A bowl of creamy black dal (dal makhani) with slow-cooked lentils in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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 bowl of Instant Pot aloo gobi with tender potatoes and cauliflower.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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)

A plate of Indian spinach rice (palak pulao) cooked with spinach, spices, and garnished two lemon wedges.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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)

A bowl of vegan mushroom and pea curry in a creamy sauce.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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

A bowl of rice pilaf with chickpeas, sautéed with aromatic spices, garnished with fresh herbs.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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 

A bowl of Instant Pot chana masala garnished with fresh cilantro.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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

A bowl of Instant Pot black-eyed pea curry in a rich, spiced tomato sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Photo Credit: myheartbeets.com

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

A bowl of lentil and spinach dal with tender lentils and fresh spinach in a spiced, creamy sauce, garnished with a pepper.
Photo Credit: cookwithmanali.com

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

A vibrant plate of Tikka Masala with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices, served on fluffy rice.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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

A comforting bowl of Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi with lentils, spices, and vegetables, served with a drizzle of ghee and fresh cilantro.
Photo Credit: cookwithmanali.com

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

A rich and creamy Instant Pot Palak Paneer with tender paneer cubes in a flavorful spinach gravy, served with warm roti on the side.
Photo Credit: shwetainthekitchen.com

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

A deliciously rich Instant Pot Paneer dish with soft paneer cubes served on a blue plate.
Photo Credit: everynookandcranny.net

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 

A hearty Instant Pot Saag with a blend of mustard greens and spinach, seasoned with spices, and served with warm roti on the side.
Photo Credit: myheartbeets.com

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

A flavorful bowl of Madras Lentils with hearty lentils, tomatoes, and spices, served with basmati on the side.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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)

A fragrant Jackfruit Rice (Kathal Biryani) with tender jackfruit, aromatic spices, and basmati rice.
Photo Credit: instantpoteats.com

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)

A sweet and creamy Instant Pot Milk Burfi (Milk Fudge) made with condensed milk, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with pistachios for a rich finish.
Photo Credit: myheartbeets.com

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

A creamy Instant Pot Rasmalai with soft, spongy milk dumplings soaked in sweetened milk, flavored with cardamom and saffron.
Photo Credit: mydaintysoulcurry.com

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

A velvety Rice Pudding (Kheer) made with fragrant basmati rice, milk, sugar, and cardamom.
Photo Credit: pipingpotcurry.com

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 indulgent Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa made with yellow moong dal, ghee, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with slivered almonds and pistachios.
Photo Credit: spicecravings.com

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 creamy and sweet Semiya Payasam (Vermicelli Kheer) made with toasted vermicelli, milk, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with cashews.
Photo Credit: easyindiancookbook.com

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

A rich and indulgent Badam Halwa made with almond flour, ghee, sugar, and cardamom, garnished with slivered almonds.
Photo Credit: indianveggiedelight.com

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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Ingredients

  • Instant Pot Butter Chicken
  • Lamb Curry With Tomato & Coconut
  • Shrimp Curry Goan Style
  • Instant Pot Tandoori Chicken
  • Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
  • Chicken and Potato Curry
  • Chicken Rice Biryani
  • Instant Pot Goat Curry In A Hurry
  • Dairy-Free Butter Chicken
  • Creamy Black Dal (Dal Makhani)
  • Instant Pot Aloo Gobi
  • Indian Spinach Rice Palak Pulao
  • Mushroom & Pea Curry
  • Rice Pilaf With Chickpeas
  • Instant Pot Chana Masala
  • Instant Pot Black-Eyed Pea Curry
  • Lentil & Spinach Dal
  • Tikka Masala with Chickpeas & Sweet Potatoes
  • Instant Pot Quinoa Khichdi
  • Instant Pot Palak Paneer
  • Instant Pot Paneer
  • Instant Pot Saag
  • Madras Lentils
  • Jackfruit Rice Kathal Biryani
  • Instant Pot Milk Burfi
  • Instant Pot Rasmalai
  • Rice Pudding / Kheer
  • Instant Pot Moong Dal Halwa
  • Semiya Payasam / Vermicelli Kheer in Instant Pot
  • Badam Halwa With Almond Flour
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