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    Published: Dec 14, 2019 · Modified: Jan 28, 2022 by Saima · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases · This blog generates income via ads.

    21 Instant Pot Curries (The Best Indian Curry Recipes)

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    mutter paneer in a bowl

    Presenting 21 Instant pot curries to suit every palate. The best of Indian curries featuring chicken, lamb, prawns, paneer, beans, mushrooms, vegetables...mmm! Take your pick!

    instant pot curries

    Craving curry? Here's a collection of 21 Indian curries made in the instant pot that will have you salivating.

    Making Indian curries has become so easy ever since I started using the instant pot. True, I had my trusty old stovetop pressure cooker but I had to count the whistles, keep track of the time and so on. Sometimes, I forgot to switch it off and my food turned to mush. At other times, I had turmeric-laden liquid spraying all over if the seal was not secured properly.

    Now? The stovetop pressure cooker has been banished and my two instant pots take pride of place on the countertop. And making curry dishes has become a breeze!

    In this post, I bring to you all your favourite Indian curry recipes in one place. Quite a few of them are from Indian Ambrosia, my blog, but some have been selected from around the web to give you more choice.

    All of them go perfectly with either Indian bread (naan, chapati, roomali roti), plain steamed rice, or cumin rice.

    Instant Pot Curries (Vegetarian)

    1. Paneer Butter Masala by Indian Ambrosia

    Soft cubes of Indian cottage cheese in a finger-licking’ nutty-buttery sauce! It comes together so easily in the instant pot, you’ll hardly believe you just made one of the most popular vegetarian dishes on Indian restaurant menus!

    paneer butter masala over white rice in a plate

    Click here for the recipe: Paneer Butter Masala

    2. Mushroom Masala by Indian Ambrosia

    Mushroom masala is a delicious vegan addition to your collection of Indian curry recipes. If you like mushrooms, you will absolutely love this curry made with white button mushrooms, onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, cashews and just two common spices. 

    mushroom masala over rice in a plate

    Click here for the recipe: Mushroom Masala

    3. Punjabi Kadhi Pakora by Indian Ambrosia

    Punjabi kadhi pakora is the perfect vegetarian comfort food from North India. Chickpea flour fritters (pakoras) are dipped in a thick and tangy yogurt sauce (kadhi), and tempered with cumin, mustard seeds and dry red chillies. Kadhi is traditionally served with white Basmati rice for a complete meal called kadhi chawal (rice). 

    punjabi kadhi in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Punjabi Kadhi Pakora

    4. Mutter Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese with Sweet Peas) by Indian Ambrosia

    A mutter paneer recipe that is simple, fresh and very tasty. Soft paneer and sweet garden peas are cooked in a tomato gravy topped with green chillies and lots of cilantro.

    Mutter Paneer in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Mutter Paneer

    5. Mumbai Pav Bhaji by Indian Ambrosia

    Mumbai pav bhaji is an extremely popular Indian street food. Made with mixed vegetables, onions, tomatoes and spices and served with buttered dinner rolls, it is out-of-this world delish and totally addictive!

    Pav bhaji in a bowl with dinner rolls on the side

    Click here for the recipe: Pav Bhaji

    6. Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas Curry) by Cook with Manali

    Kala chana curry is a simple and quick weeknight meal made with basic Indian spices. Goes well with rice or roti and can be made vegan by skipping the paneer. 

    Kala Chana curry in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Kala Chana (Black Chickpeas Curry)

    7. Rajma Masala by Indian Ambrosia

    Red kidney beans cooked in a thick onion-tomato gravy. Ladled over rice, it makes for a complete meal and a very popular North Indian Punjabi dish called rajma chawal. Vegan, gluten-free and yum!

    rajma curry with rice in a plate

    Click here for the recipe: Rajma Masala

    8. Vegetable Korma by Indian Ambrosia

    Instant Pot vegetable korma is an easy and healthy everyday recipe made in 25 minutes. Ground cashews and coconut milk add a wonderful creaminess to it. Mop up this vegan curry with fresh Indian bread or go the gluten-free route by pairing it with steamed jeera rice.

    vegetable korma in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Vegetable Korma

    9. Aloo Matar (Potatoes and Peas Curry) by Cubes n Juliennes

    aloo matar in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Aloo Matar

    10. Palak Paneer (Cheese and Spinach Curry) by Indian Ambrosia

    A tried and tested (and very easy and quick) palak paneer recipe. Scoop up this lovely cheese and spinach curry with piping hot naan to get a taste of a much-loved North Indian dish. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

    palak paneer in a bowl with salad and naan on the side

    Click here for the recipe: Palak Paneer

    Instant Pot Curries (Non-Vegetarian)

    11. Chicken Madras by Indian Ambrosia

    A hot and vibrant chicken curry that tastes just wonderful. Deeply flavoured with whole and ground Indian spices, it has spicy, sour and sweet flavours going for it! 

    chicken madras curry over rice in plate

    Click here for the recipe: Chicken Madras 

    12. Aloo Gosht (Lamb with Potatoes) by Indian Ambrosia

    Fancy succulent bone-in lamb cubes and tender baby potatoes smothered in a delicious, slightly spicy sauce? Aloo gosht is a hearty, filling and satisfying meal made with a few very common ingredients like tomatoes, ginger, garlic, onions and spices. Besides the lamb and potatoes, of course.

    aloo gosht in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Aloo Gosht

    13. Achari Chicken (Chicken in Pickling Spices) by Indian Ambrosia

    Chicken cooked in Indian pickling spices. It's bold, it's spicy and it's quite intense. Serve it with a cooling raita, fresh salad and naan for a delicious meal. 

    Click here for the recipe: Achari Chicken 

    14. Coconut Shrimp Curry by Indian Ambrosia

    Creamy coconut shrimp curry over steamed rice is the perfect recipe for weeknights. Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish in the instant pot, this is one tasty one-pot meal that doesn’t take a ton of effort to make. Healthy and gluten-free!

    shrimp curry in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Coconut Shrimp Curry

    15. Butter Chicken by Spice Cravings

    Who hasn't heard of butter chicken? This decadent dish happens to be a hot favourite in restaurants in New Delhi and dhabas alike. The rest of the world has caught on too. And how! 

    butter chicken in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Butter Chicken

    16. Keema Aloo (Mutton Mince with Potatoes) by Indian Ambrosia

    A happy coming together of mutton or lamb mince, cubed potatoes and of course onions, tomatoes and spices. A garnish of green chillies, cilantro and slivered ginger gives this curry quite a kick. Slice some onion rings, throw in a few pieces of warm naan, and dinner's ready!

    Keema Aloo (Mince with Potatoes)

    Click here for the recipe: Keema Aloo 

    17. Mutton Korma by Indian Ambrosia

    Mutton or lamb in a rich gravy made with lots of fried onions, yogurt and whole spices. This Mughlai delicacy is the real deal with no potatoes, tomatoes or turmeric. 

    mutton korma in a bowl with onions and roti

    Click here for the recipe: Mutton Korma

    18. Salmon Tikka Masala by Simmer to Slimmer

    A delicious fish curry that combines marinated bite-sized pieces of salmon in a creamy, spiced tikka masala sauce. Serve it with naan or basmati rice for an extra-special weeknight dinner.

    Click here for the recipe: Salmon Tikka Masala 

    19. Chicken Tikka Masala by Indian Ambrosia

    Britain's favourite chicken curry in an easy avatar! Boneless pieces of chicken thigh are marinated in yogurt and spices, browned to perfection and smothered in a creamy and luscious sauce to make this gorgeous chicken curry.

    chicken tikka masala over rice in a black bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Chicken Tikka Masala

    20. Chicken Vindaloo by Piping Pot Curry

    Vindaloo is a fiery Goan curry made with meat cooked in onions, ginger, and garlic along with lots of aromatic whole spices and vinegar. 

    chicken vindaloo in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Chicken Vindaloo

    21. Lamb Dhansak by Super Golden Bakes

    Dhansak is a Parsi dish made by cooking goat or lamb meat with vegetables and lentils. This lamb dhansak curry is delicious, so easy and mild enough for the whole family to enjoy. As with all curries it tastes even better the next day… not that you will have any leftovers:)

    lamb dhansak in a bowl

    Click here for the recipe: Lamb Dhansak

    Did you make any of these instant pot curries? Do tell which ones in the comments below!

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