A collection of my best 27 Instant Pot Curry Recipes that you can try whenever you are craving for some curry. This list has classic Indian chole and Kadhi, which are exclusively made in the instant pot. And, it also has regional dishes like ghugni, masala puri, and even aloo choka. Read on to find out more about my instant pot curry recipes!
Best Instant Pot Curry Recipes:
1. Indian Curry Paste {Instant Pot}
Any Indian curry is not complete without this rich, well-seasoned bhuna masala or Indian curry paste. This Indian basic curry paste is made from scratch, and oh-so-delicious. Here is the easiest curry paste recipe in the stovetop and the instant pot.
2. Soya Chunks Curry:
Who knew that a delicious soya chunks curry can be made in the instant pot and with a load of low-carb veggies in just under 30-minutes. This protein-packed soy nugget curry is simply addictive. Find the recipe link below.
3. Cabbage Curry:
Yes, you can make a quick, flavorful cabbage curry in the instant pot without overcooking it. Check out this recipe for tips and tricks, and of course, the full recipe.
4. Potato Curry:
A hearty, no onion-garlic potato curry takes just a few minutes to cook in the instant pot. This curry is best enjoyed with some poori, but feel free to serve this side dish with roti or paratha, or even naan.
5. Vegan Curry:
Honestly, this is the best vegan curry that I make. That's why I have named it "vegan curry" instead of sweet potato and chickpeas curry. This curry has spinach, sweet potatoes, and chickpeas, and a drizzle of coconut milk. It's certainly a meal in itself.
6. Red Lentil Coconut Curry:
This amazing and hearty Red Lentil Coconut Curry is delicious, easy and super yum. Plus, I have an instant pot version for you to make this recipe under 30 minutes.
7. Vindaloo Curry:
Super delicious, rich vindaloo curry made from nearly oil-free vindaloo paste and soy curls in the instant pot. Make it today and you will fall in love.
8. Fall Curry Soup:
While this is a soup, it has a curry flavor in it and, guess what, it is also cooked in the instant pot. Creamy Vegan Fall Vegetable Curry Soup is super delicious, really addictive, and full of flavors. It has no fancy ingredients, just veggies, curry paste, and some coconut milk.
9. Chana Lauki:
Chana lauki is a family favorite. This mild, tangy curry has soft cooked chickpeas, indian bottle gourd, and basic kitchen staples and spices. And, It’s made in the instant pot. Presenting my instant pot lauki Chana masala.
10. Instant Pot Sambar:
Spicy, tangy South Indian, Instant Pot Sambar with seasonal vegetables and a spicy curry leaf tempering - that's my idea of comfort food. This spicy lentil dish is the easiest and quickest instant pot sambar recipe that you will ever make.
11. Instant Pot Carrots & Peas:
Love perfectly cooked instant pot carrots and peas? Here I have a lightly curry-spiced, nicely cooked sweet instant pot carrots with peas for your holiday menu. This vegan side dish can be a great addition to your Thanksgiving or Christmas or everyday dinner menu. Plus, it takes just 15-minutes to cook these curried carrots and peas in the instant pot.
12. Vegan Paneer Masala:
Make this easy five minute vegan paneer masala whenever you crave for a comforting curry. It's super easy, quick and satisfying. Remember to make your curry paste ready, so you can whip up the curry in minutes.
13. Instant Pot Cauliflower Tikka Masala:
Vegan, keto and made in the instant pot - it's my version of easy instant pot cauliflower tikka masala made in under 30-minutes.
14. Okra Masala:
Stir-fried okra masala lightly tossed in Indian spices and cooked till perfection. A tasty side for an elaborate Indian meal or any dinner. And, an instant pot method too!
15. Vegan Seitan Tikka Masala:
This vegan seitan tikka masala will make you crave for more. With an umpteen mélange of spices and nuts, the rich and creamy gravy with a distinctive spicy and tangy taste leaves a delicious feel on your palate.
16. Masala Puri|Masal Puri:
Masala puri of masal puri is a Bangalorean chaat/street food, which is known for its fiery hot flavor. This famous Karnataka street food is spicy, greenish in color, and uses loads of herbs. This is one of my favorite Indian chaats just like pani puri. Here is my Bengaluru-style masala puri made in the instant pot.
17. Ghugni Recipe:
Make this amazing ghugni recipe or Oriya style ghuguni in your instant pot. All you need is some soaked dried yellow peas, spice mix, and a few other pantry staples. Ready to try the instant pot ghugni recipe? Here it is.
18. Kali Chana or Pindi Chole:
Punjabi style Kali Chana or Pindi Chole made in the traditional style but in an electric pressure cooker for a more richer, creamier and yum chickpeas.
19. Aloo Choka:
Aloo Choka or potato Choka is a Caribbean style spicy, mashed potatoes. Again, this has its Indian origins but has a unique twist with local Trinidadian influence. This classic North American mashed potatoes gets a nice, spicy and garlicky flavor. If you’re unaware of this dish, here is my instant pot Aloo Choka made Trinidadian style.
20. Vegan Chicken Kofta Meatballs:
Make this super yum vegan chicken kofta meatballs in curry sauce or without it. Toss them in your favorite marinara sauce and serve over a bed of pasta or make some meatball sandwich in their tastiest vegan form. This is my version of vegan chicken kofta meatballs.
21. Instant Pot Rasam:
Instant pot rasam is my another go-to meal when I am seriously craving for south Indian food and don’t want to spend time to make an elaborate meal. I love my tomato rasam as it is or with some hot steamed rice. Presenting my instant pot dal rasam recipe made in just under 15-minutes from start to finish.
22. Instant Pot Kadhi:
This is not a traditional curry with a tomato base, but a yogurt-based curry. Instant pot kadhi made with pakora in minutes. The traditional kadhi now can be made in the instant pot, find out how?
23. Instant Pot Carrots & Potatoes:
Instant Pot carrots and potatoes Medley is flavorful and super quick when made in the instant pot. This tasty potato and carrots side dish is spicy, well-seasoned and perfect for your holiday spread. And to make this carrots and potatoes, you just need 30-minutes from start to finish.
24. Dahi Baigan:
Another yogurt-based curry, but not exclusively made in the instant pot. However, IP yogurt is the main ingredient here. Plus, IP always helps to saute those eggplants to perfection. This Indian Dahi baigan recipe with instant pot yogurt and some pan-roasted eggplants. This creamy, lightly spicy, and mildly sweet dish is perfect with rice, roti, or just as a sidedish. Make it today and you will fall in love.
25. Mulligatawny Soup:
This born in India and brought up in Britain dish has a robust curry flavor. Make this amazing instant pot mulligatawny soup without any animal protein or dairy cream. This vegan mulligatawny soup is hearty, healthy and so delicious.
26. Spice Stuffed Baby Eggplants:
Enjoy these spicy and tasty baby eggplants stuffed with a spice mixture and cooked till perfection. The best part is that it's a super easy and quick recipe that you will love to make. And, now I have an instant pot method included too.
27. Toor Dal or Dal Curry in 6 Ways:
Some warm and comforting tool dal? And in six different flavors? Oh, yes! Thanks to the instant pot, now I cook my Indian dal in just minutes.
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