Indian Cooking 101 Archives

Learn basics of Indian cooking through these step by step recipes. Master the art of making roti, the everyday Indian flatbread or learn how to make fresh ginger-garlic paste which forms the base of several Indian recipes.

Ginger Garlic Paste Recipe

ginger garlic paste placed in a wide mouth glass bottle and the neck of the bottle is tied with a jute string.

April 4, 2023

Ginger Garlic Paste is a staple in Indian cooking. While I often use freshly chopped ginger and garlic in my recipes, having homemade ginger garlic paste in the refrigerator works like a charm on busy days. You can easily find this paste at Indian grocery stores but once you make a batch at home, you will realize that homemade tastes so much better (and fresher) and imparts a much better flavor to your dish. With this easy recipe, you can make ginger garlic paste within minutes and store it for months. Use it while making chole, rajma and...

Instant Pot Brown Rice

March 10, 2021

Instant Pot Brown Rice – step by step guide to make the perfect brown rice in your Instant Pot each time.

You won’t believe how easy it is! Perfect to enjoy with your favorite curries or stir-fry!

Is rice good for you?

This is like a never ending debate!

I grew up in a...

Roti Recipe- How to make Roti/Chapati

stack of roti placed in a silver antique looking plate with a rolling pin placed in the background and plate of wheat flour on the side

March 14, 2020

Learn all the tips and tricks to make soft roti at home.

This everyday Indian flatbread was a staple growing up, one that I ate every single day.

Roti is made of whole wheat flour and nothing else really and is eaten in India with dal and curries.

Roti is an integral part of Indian cuisine, the north Indian cuisine...

My go-to Idli Dosa Batter

idli dosa batter in the steel pot of the instant pot

September 19, 2019

My go-to Idli Dosa Batter! This batter makes soft and spongy idlis and crispy dosa.

The batter is made in a high speed blender like blendtec and fermented in the Instant Pot.

I have been meaning to share this post for so long, like really long.

Few weeks back, I shared the entire process of making Idli Dosa batter on my Instagram...

How to Make Paneer

fresh homemade paneer placed in a blue color bowl

May 11, 2019

Step by step instructions on how to make Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese) at home!

Making paneer at home is easier than you think!

Paneer, the most famous Indian vegetable which actually is not a vegetable yet 5 out of the 10 options on the vegetarian menu in an Indian restaurant will have paneer on...

Instant Pot Vegan Makhani Sauce

shot of vegan makhani sauce with cauliflower and green peas served over white rice and garnished with cilantro.

April 18, 2019

Creamy Vegan Makhani Sauce made in the Instant Pot!

This one pot sauce is versatile and can be paired with your choice of veggies, chickpeas, tofu for a creamy curry.

Serve over rice or with naan for a delicious meal!

If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group would...

Perfect Quinoa in the Instant Pot

quinoa cooked in instant pot served in a black bowl with a spoon

March 26, 2019

Instant Pot Quinoa – step by step guide to make the perfect quinoa in your Instant Pot each time!

Hands free cooking and super easy! Zero monitoring.

If you love all the Instant Pot vegetarian/vegan recipes that I share on the blog, please join me on this Facebook Group – Instant Pot Vegetarian Recipes. The group shares/features vegetarian instant pot recipes and ideas from all around the...

Instant Pot Indian Onion Tomato Masala

Indian Onion Tomato Masala in a glass jar with a spoon

January 8, 2019

Basic Indian Onion Tomato Masala aka Bhuna Masala made in the Instant Pot! This versatile masala freezes well and can be used in a number of recipes making it a must have for busy days!