An instant pot is a perfect electric pressure cooker for making Indian vegetarian recipes. This is a compilation of 20+ kid-friendly vegetarian recipes made in the instant pot. They are perfect for weekly or weekend lunch, and dinner, and also for meal planning.
Most of the recipes require under 15 minutes of prep time and the instant pot prepares your favorite meal in a matter of minutes. These Indian vegetarian recipes are flavorful and can be adapted to taste to adjust the spiciness.
Palak Paneer | Instant Pot and Stovetop
Palak paneer or spinach paneer is an Indian gluten-free curry made with spinach, Indian cottage cheese, and spices. This is an easy restaurant-style recipe to make palak paneer in Instant Pot or stovetop. It is kid friendly and can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu.
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Paneer Wrap
Paneer wraps or paneer rolls are made with veggies, paneer, and some spices. These Indian-style tortilla wraps are perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' school lunches, or office lunches.
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Vegan Mixed Bean Curry - Instant Pot
A delicious vegan mixed beans curry recipe cooked in tomato gravy in the instant pot. It goes well with Indian bread or rice. It is vegan and goes well for lunch, dinner, potlucks. It can be made ahead of time and works well for meal planning too.
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Matar Paneer (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
Matar paneer is a gluten-free, kid-friendly Indian curry made with peas and paneer. If you are looking for easy 30-minute meal ideas then matar paneer is one of the simple paneer recipes for lunch or dinner. Check out how to make matar paneer in an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
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Instant Pot Chana Dal Without Soaking
Chana dal fry is an Indian lentil curry made with split chickpeas and cooked with tomato onion gravy and spices. Check out how to make this easy chana dal recipe in instant pot without soaking.
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Instant Pot Chana Masala
Chana masala also known as chole is an Indian vegan and gluten-free chickpeas curry cooked in onion tomato gravy and spices. It is served with bhatura, deep-fried puffy bread, and the dish is known as chole bhature. Check out this Instant Pot chana masala recipe by soaking and without soaking the chickpeas.
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Instant Pot Kala Chana
Kala chana is a famous Indian vegan and gluten free curry. Check out how to make Instant Pot kala chana with this easy recipe by soaking and without soaking.
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Panchmel Dal (Mixed Dal) in Instant Pot
This is a delicious, hearty, vegan and gluten free recipe of mixed lentils. It is popularly known as panchmel or panchratna dal. Serve it with Indian flatbread and rice for a satisfying meal
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Mixed Vegetable Casserole
This mixed vegetable casserole is a vegetarian and kid-friendly side dish. This mixed veg recipe can be made for potlucks or parties and is a true crowd-pleaser! If you are looking for vegetarian casserole recipes then check out how to make this easy veggie casserole by steaming vegetables in the Instant Pot.
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Instant Pot Navratan Korma
Navratan korma is an Indian mixed vegetable curry made in a creamy white sauce that is sweet and mildly spicy in taste. It is gluten-free and vegetarian but can be easily made vegan. Check out how to make navratan korma in the instant pot with zero-minute pressure cooking.
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Ragda Samosa
Ragda samosa is a popular Indian chaat or a street side food. It is served as a side dish, appetizer, or meal. Check out how to make a vegan samosa chaat recipe at home.
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Instant Pot Basmati Rice
Basmati rice is long grain rice and commonly used in Indian cuisine to make a variety of rice dishes. It can be cooked perfectly without soaking in the instant pot using the pot in pot method. Check out the rice to water ratio and how long to cook the basmati rice in the instant pot.
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Vegetable Fried Rice | Instant Pot | Stovetop
Vegetable fried rice is an Indo-Chinese stir-fry dish. This is a vegan, gluten-free, and one-pot fried rice recipe made in the Instant Pot by cooking rice and veggies at the same time. Check out how to make this better than takeout fried rice in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
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Instant Pot Khichdi
Khichdi or kitchari is a popular Indian comfort food and a goto vegetarian food when sick. Instant Pot khichdi is a one-pot meal made with mixed dal, rice, spices, vegetables and ghee. It can be easily customized to taste. It is gluten-free and can be easily made vegan.
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Instant Pot Tomato Soup
This is an easy recipe to make homemade tomato soup using fresh tomatoes. Check out how to make tomato soup from scratch using an Instant Pot and how to thicken it and store it in the refrigerator.
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Aloo Paratha
Aloo paratha or potato-stuffed flatbread is a popular Indian bread. It makes a satisfying breakfast and is popularly served for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch. Check out this easy and delicious aloo paratha recipe.
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Moong Dal Paratha | Indian Lentil Flatbread
Moong dal paratha is a vegan Indian flatbread stuffed made with split yellow lentils and spices. It can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Check out this easy recipe.
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Vegan Kung Pao
Vegan kung pao chickpeas is a gluten-free and kid-friendly Chinese recipe made with stir fry vegetables, spicy sauces, and chickpeas. Check out how to make it at home in under 30 minutes.
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Peas Pulao | Instant Pot and Stovetop
Pulao is a popular Indian rice dish. This is an easy recipe to make peas pulao or peas pilaf in Instant Pot. Peas pulao is vegan and gluten-free and can be made for lunch or dinner. This is a kid-friendly recipe and can be served with dal, kadhi (yogurt soup), or raitha (yogurt condiment).
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Instant Pot Rajma
Rajma masala is a vegan and gluten-free Indian curry made with kidney beans, tomato onion gravy and spices. It is popularly served with rice as rajma chawal. Check out how to make rajma in Instant Pot and how to store it for meal planning.
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30 Minute Instant Pot Vegetable Lo Mein
Vegetable lo mein is a popular Asian dish and also kid-friendly. This instant pot vegetable lo mein recipe is better than a takeout. It is a perfect vegan, one-pot, dump-and-go recipe when you are looking to make a meal in under 30 minutes or for meal planning.
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Dal Palak In Instant Pot (Spinach Dal)
Dal palak or spinach dal is a nutritious Indian lentil dish. It is vegan, gluten-free, and a kid-friendly dish served with Indian bread or rice. Check out how to make spinach dal in the Instant Pot using moong dal.
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Instant Pot Dal Makhani
Dal makhani is a nutritious Indian lentil curry also known as Madras lentils. It is a vegan, gluten-free, and one-pot meal that is served with Indian bread or basmati rice. Check out this Instant Pot dal makhani recipe.
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Instant Pot Toor Dal | Split Pigeon Peas Curry
Toor dal or split pigeon peas is a lentil and is popularly used to make dal tadka. It is vegan, gluten-free, and served with Indian bread or rice dishes. This is a quick and easy recipe to make toor dal in an instant pot without soaking.
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Green Moong Dal In Instant Pot
Green moong dal curry or split green lentil curry is a vegan and gluten-free Indian dish. It is served with rice or Indian bread. Check out how to make green moong dal without soaking in the Instant Pot.
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Malai Kofta | Air Fryer
Malai kofta is a popular Indian curry and is usually served with naan. It is made of paneer dumplings served in a creamy cashew sauce. It is mild in spiciness and slightly sweet in taste. Check out how to make malai kofta balls in an air fryer and the cashew curry in the instant pot.
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Veg Paneer Sizzler
Veg paneer sizzler is a fancy dinner idea or a special occasion dinner recipe if you are looking for a gourmet dinner at home. Assorted roasted veggies and grilled paneer are served with fried rice on a hot cast iron sizzler plate. Sizzler sauce is then poured to get a sizzling effect. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan by substituting paneer with tofu!
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Gujarati Kadhi - Yogurt Soup
Kadhi is a gluten-free Indian yogurt soup made with yogurt, chickpea flour, and spices. Gujarati kadhi is a light kadhi, slightly tangy, spicy, and mildly sweet in flavor. It goes well with khichdi, rice, and rice dishes. Check out how to make Gujarati kadhi in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
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Indian Black Eyed Peas
Indian black-eyed peas curry also known as lobia masala can be made in an electric pressure cooker like Instant Pot without soaking the peas. It is vegan, gluten-free, and very easy to make. It is served with Indian bread and rice.
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Dum Aloo In Instant Pot - Indian Potato Recipe
Instant pot dum aloo is a quick and easy Indian potato recipe to make at home. It is gluten-free and can be made vegan. It is best served with Indian bread and basmati rice. Check out how to make dum aloo in an instant pot with step-by-step instructions.
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Mushroom Masala (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Mushroom masala is a vegan and gluten-free Indian curry. It goes well with Indian bread or rice. Check out how to make this quick and easy mushroom masala recipe in the Instant Pot and the stovetop.
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Mushroom Pulao | Instant Pot & Stovetop
This mushroom pulao or mushroom rice is a vegan, gluten-free, one-pot Indian mushroom dish. It is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for a potluck. Check out this easy recipe to make mushroom pulao in an electric pressure cooker like an Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
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Quinoa Pulao (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Quinoa pulao or pilaf is a vegan and gluten-free Indian recipe made with quinoa, vegetables, and spices. It is perfect for meal planning. Check out how to make quinoa pulao in the Instant Pot or stovetop.
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Vermicelli Upma | Indian Breakfast Recipe
Vermicelli upma, also known as semiya upma is an Indian breakfast made with vermicelli noodles. It is vegan and can be made easily in just about 20 minutes and is great for after-school snacks for kids as well as for their lunch boxes. Check out how to make vermicelli upma in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop.
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