Easy Lauki Curry (bottle gourd curry) made in the Instant Pot!
One pot, vegan and gluten-free, this gets done in 30 minutes or less.
Lauki (bottle gourd) is not a very known or popular vegetable around here in the US. But growing up in India, it was one of the most common vegetables.
It was made often in my house but no one was...
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Here’s any easy side dish for the holidays- Saffron Quinoa with Cashews, Raisins & Dried Cranberries.
Made in the Instant Pot, this aromatic dish is vegan and gluten-free.
The holidays will be looking so different this year. Here in Washington state, a lockdown was announced again this week.
Indoor gatherings are totally banned and one is supposed to celebrate...
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Simple and comforting green moong dal made with mung beans in the Instant Pot.
This protein packed dal makes a comforting meal and pairs well with rice or any grain of choice.
I have all sorts of lentils in my pantry, that’s given since I am an Indian and also because I grew up eating dal every single day of my life.
Although I have so many...
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Quick and easy Quinoa Matar Pulao made in the Instant Pot.
Quinoa is tossed with whole spices and lots of green peas, making this a more wholesome alternative to the classic matar pulao.
Ever since I started cooking quinoa in the instant pot (which has been many years now), I cook it so much more often.
Earlier, I would always find excuses to not make it since it...
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Fall means lot of butternut squash in the market. While it’s great in soups, I also use it to make dal and curries.
This Thai Butternut Squash Lentil Curry has a lot of flavor from the red curry paste, the spices and coconut milk.
It makes a comforting and seriously flavorful meal for the fall and cold days.
The weather has been so bad here, I think...
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Use the apples in season to make this easy Apple Chutney!
This chutney is made in the Instant Pot and is a nice balance of tart, sweet and spicy flavors. Good as a side with a main dish or use it to dip crackers, nuts etc.
We went apple picking last weekend. It seemed like one of those activities which we could do safely do during these crazy times.
This farm was around...
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Easy White Bean, Tomato & Kale Soup made in the Instant Pot.
This hearty soup is perfect for fall and the colder days ahead and is also vegan.
The mornings have been getting cooler here. I have been going on for my morning walks pretty regularly these days and I usually go around 6:30 am.
Just a couple of weeks back, it was quite...
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Creamy Pesto Pasta with mushrooms and sun-dried tomatoes made in less than 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.
This recipe requires a handful of ingredients and make restaurant style pasta in no time!
Pesto is one of my favorite sauces, it’s so versatile and I use it on so many...
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Use the summer zucchini to make this Zucchini Chickpea Curry in the Instant Pot.
It’s easy to make and is also vegan and gluten-free.
One of the main reasons I wait for summers (other than the gorgeous weather of course) is my local farmers market.
This year it was delayed, in fact I feared that it would get cancelled because of what is going on in the...
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Pressure cooked moong dal topped with an assortment on toppings like onion, tomatoes, cilantro, ginger and spices.
This Moong Dal Chaat is a healthy twist on the traditional chaat and is vegan and also oil-free!
I am not sure what took me so long to share this recipe here.
In fact I have hardly made it in my kitchen ever since I got married...
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Red Curry Quinoa Fried Rice- one pot vegan meal with veggies, quinoa and flavored with red curry paste, coconut milk & Thai basil!
This quinoa fried “rice” is more protein packed than the traditional fried rice and a great way to use any leftover red curry paste.
I keep trying new ways to make Sarvesh enjoy quinoa. Over the years, he has gone from “I won’t touch it” to “this is...
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Make dhaba style Aloo Rasedar (spiced potato curry) in your Instant Pot!
No boiling the potatoes separately, one pot recipe and this pairs so well with puri.
Dhaba food holds a special place in my heart and I am sure that is true for most Indians.
For my non-Indian readers who don’t know what dhaba is, it refers to roadside restaurants in...
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