15 Best Indian Recipes for the Instant Pot

"This luscious, deeply flavored dish is a cinch to make in an Instant Pot," says By Shauna James Ahern. Marinade the chicken in yogurt and spices, and then take it to the Instant Pot.

In this South Indian-inspired curry, shrimp are cooked in a creamy, spiced, onion and tomato-based gravy suffused with a subtle coconut flavor. Jiya Ann says, "Absolutely delicious and easy. Serve with rice or roti."

"Traditional chicken biryani made in an Instant Pot cuts down on time but not flavor," says Buckwheat Queen. "The rice comes out fluffy and the chicken comes out tender. You can't ask for more. Serve with yogurt raita to complement the spices."

"Simple and absolutely irresistible chicken tikka masala made in the Instant Pot with all the flavors of garam masala and turmeric," says Fioa. "A wonderful and easy midweek dinner option."

"This is probably one of the most flavorful rice recipes you can make in just a few minutes," says Diana71. "It's a spicy mint rice recipe that is hearty and filling as a vegetarian dish. Serve this as a side dish, or you can also take it in a lunch box and have a delicious midday meal! It is also lovely with plain or Greek yogurt."

The Instant Pot does wonders here by cutting way back on the cooking time yet still delivering incredibly tender meat. "Tantalizing goat curry in a fraction of the time," says jmerar. "Serve over jasmine rice or with naan."

"This quick and easy Indian chicken curry comes together faster than you'd expect," says Fioa. "Ginger, garlic, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder make it absolutely fragrant. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice."

Yes, you can make chutneys in the Instant Pot! "The ultimate vegan cranberry orange chutney made easy," says Fioa. "This spiced chutney with ginger, cumin, and fennel would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving menu."

Andrea Knight says, "This variation of mixed dal was developed over a series of happy accidents and has become a household favorite. This version has more ginger and a smoother texture. It's made in the Instant Pot, and I've tried it with a variety of fats. When using coconut oil, it has sufficient flavor that I think the cilantro is unnecessary."

"This delicious and traditional vegan lentil curry soup is hearty, high in protein, and very simple to make in your Instant Pot," says Fioa.

Cinnamon, cardamom, and chili flakes make this apple mango chutney a must-have condiment for your next Indian meal. 

This hearty vegetarian curry can be made quickly thanks to a pressure cooker. "Super flavorful!" says Claudia Fischer. "Creamy, delicious, hearty."

Pieces of beef, potatoes, and carrots are all cooked to be perfectly tender in this spicy curry dish. Be sure to use the highest-quality curry powder you can find in this recipe, since that is where the majority of the spice flavor will be coming from. 

Equal parts comforting and cost-effective, what's not to love about this kidney bean curry? "Quick, easy and delicious weeknight meal!" says sarai.

"Two types of legumes, brown basmati rice, and goda masala are cooked in an Instant Pot for a traditionally flavored Indian classic," says Buckwheat Queen. "Goda masala is a coconut-based seasoning, which gives this dish a fragrant and tasty edge. Khichdi is easy to digest, so it is nice for detox or when you want something light. Leftovers warm up nicely with a touch of water. This is a simple recipe; some cooks like to add vegetables to the saute."