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Instant Pot Chana Dal

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Simple, nutty chana dal made in an instant pot! I was going to start this post by telling you how much my 10-month-old loves this chana dal, but earlier today I caught him trying to eat a crumpled piece of paper that had fallen on the floor and so I decided that perhaps my crawling… Read More

Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal)

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Creamy red lentil dal, made in minutes, in an instant pot! Once upon a time, a girl named Ashley with a food blog came up with this great recipe for red lentil dal, also known as masoor dal. But she had absolutely nothing interesting to say about the dal other than the fact that it… Read More

Instant Pot Chicken Vindaloo

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Chicken vindaloo, a popular Goan curry, is known for being tangy, flavorful and spicy. With this instant pot recipe + my onion masala shortcut, you can have a restaurant-worthy dish on your plate in no time at all. Vindaloo has a rep for being “the spiciest Indian curry ever” but oh my gosh that is… Read More

Instant Pot Everyday Dal

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This recipe for everyday dal calls for a very short list of ingredients and takes very little effort to make. So what’s in this everyday dal? Just split lentils and water. A little salt and turmeric too. That’s it. I realize this “everyday dal” might sound bland… BUT, the key to making this dal flavorful… Read More

Instant Pot Kadhi Pakora

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I am finally sharing a recipe for kadhi pakora on the blog! And guess what? You can make both the kadhi AND the pakoras in an instant pot! There’s no need to stand around stirring and staring as a pot of kadhi simmers away. What used to take over an hour on the stovetop now… Read More

Instant Pot Salsa Chicken

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I’ve been making salsa chicken for as long as I’ve had my instant pot. This is my go-to recipe whenever I have friends drop by for lunch or whenever I’m feeling too tired to cook. It’s also great for meal prep! I make/eat some version of this every other week. If I’m being honest, salsa… Read More

Masala Chai Pumpkin Pie

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We’re making pumpkin pie with chai spices! Hello fellow chai lovers. Meet my friend, masala chai pumpkin pie. You two are going to get along very well this holiday season. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know I love chai. I’m not a purist either. While I love a traditional… Read More

Instant Pot Lauki Burfi (or Lauki Halwa)

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Lauki burfi just got a million times easier to make… Lauki burfi is an Indian fudge made using bottle gourd, a very popular Indian vegetable. I actually shared a savory lauki recipe on the blog not long ago. Today though, we’re using it in dessert! My recipe for lauki burfi calls for just a few… Read More

Instant Pot Atta Halwa (gluten-free option)

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I’ve figured out how to make atta halwa (aate ka halwa) using the least effort possible! It takes minutes to make in an instant pot. Atta halwa, also known as karah prasad, is made with just three ingredients: wheat flour, sugar and ghee. I’m also sharing a gluten-free version! How is this easier to make… Read More

Instant Pot Lentil Bolognese (vegan, gluten-free)

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This easy lentil bolognese is a pour and cook recipe made using pantry ingredients! This is definitely the easiest vegan lentil “meat” sauce ever. This recipe requires three main ingredients: brown lentils, marinara sauce and water. Chubby brown lentils are meant to mimic the meat in bolognese. I like using brown lentils because (as I… Read More

Sweet Potato Pie (gluten-free, grain-free)

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I know most people think of pumpkin pie as a classic Thanksgiving dessert, but let’s talk about why sweet potato pie also deserves a seat at the (dessert) table. This sweet potato pie filling is so silky smooth. It’s rich and creamy and brown sugar sweetened. Bake it in your favorite buttery crust (here’s mine)… Read More

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