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Instant Pot Kerala Chicken Stew

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This mildly spiced Kerala chicken stew is a hearty soup made with chicken, carrots, potatoes and curry leaf spiced coconut milk, making this the ultimate Indian comfort food dish. If you’ve never had Kerala chicken stew before, think “a south Indian version of chicken soup.” Everyone loves chicken soup. It’s absolute comfort food on a… Read More

Instant Pot Chicken Korma

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Chicken Korma in under an hour? Yes, please! You don’t have to wait for a special occasion to make this royal dish – thanks to the instant pot, you can make it whenever you want with minimal effort! This instant pot chicken korma is rich, creamy and flavorful. It’s the real deal y’all. This chicken… Read More

Instant Pot Mint Pulao

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You are going to love this bright and fresh mint pulao! It’s aromatic, flavorful and just look at that pretty green hue! This instant pot mint pulao is a great way to use up all of the fresh mint growing in your garden! Or if you’re like me and have a brown thumb (figuratively and… Read More

Instant Pot Chicken Pulao

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This quick and easy one pot chicken and rice meal is a great gateway dish to Indian cuisine. It’s aromatic and mildly flavored with Indian spices. Thanks to the instant pot, making chicken pulao is nearly effortless. Everyone knows of chicken biryani, right? Chicken biryani is famous. Like hall of fame, superstardom level famous. Well,… Read More

Instant Pot Mango Chicken

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Mango chicken is a very flavorful mild chicken curry that’s sweet and savory and absolutely delicious! This Indian mango chicken is one of my all time favorite curries – everyone in my family loves it! And by “everyone” I mean my picky toddler and my picky husband which means this chicken dinner is a winner… Read More

Paleo Dahi Vada (gluten free, dairy free)

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If you’re following a paleo diet and like Indian food, then you are in for a treat because I have come up with a recipe for grain-free and dairy-free dahi vada! These little paleo dough balls are smothered with creamy yogurt and topped with sweet and spicy chutneys, making for a super tasty Indian appetizer.… Read More

Aloo Gobi (Instant Pot and Stovetop)

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Aloo gobi, a classic Indian dish made of spiced potatoes and cauliflower, is one of the most popular Indian vegetarian recipes. This is a side dish that you’ll find in any Indian restaurant and it’s also served in many Indian homes. Anyone who loves Indian food has heard of aloo gobi, a simple yet flavorful… Read More

Instant Pot Masala Dal

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These melt-in-your-mouth spiced lentils are so flavorful and easy to make. Try my recipe for instant pot masala dal just once and I know you will make it over and over again. Masala dal is flavorful, filling and easy enough to make on a weeknight. A bowl of this dal paired with some pea pulao… Read More

Instant Pot Avial (Kerala Mixed Vegetable Curry)

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Avial, a mixed vegetable curry, is a simple recipe made even simpler thanks to the instant pot. If you’ve never heard of avial before, it’s a delicious veggie packed recipe cooked in coconut oil and flavored with aromatic curry leaves. All of the vegetables are coated in a sauce made with grated coconut and yogurt.… Read More

Chaat Sauce (Chaat Masala Dressing)

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This chaat masala dressing is sweet, spicy and tangy. Drizzle chaat sauce over a salad, a fruit salad or even fried potatoes! You can use this chaat sauce the same way you would use a vinaigrette or marinade. Chaat masala dressing is one of my favorite condiments! It’s made with tangy chaat spices like amchoor (dried… Read More

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