Authentic Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot: Classic and Innovative Recipes for the Home Cook

by Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan

Overview

Modern Techniques for Timeless Indian Flavor

Bring the complex flavors and alluring aromas that are the benchmarks of Indian cooking into your kitchen with this diverse collection of mouthwatering recipes. Vasanti leverages the benefits of the Instant Pot® to elevate your favorite dishes, imparting layers of flavor to beloved masalas and curries in less time than the traditional preparation. These recipes save you hours of marinating meats and simmering stews, making elaborate Indian dishes accessible for everyone—even on a weeknight.

Vasanti’s Indian heritage and smart techniques are reflected in every recipe, whether you’re after an authentic dal or a fresh spin on popular street foods. And the wide array of flavors is as varied as the country itself, encompassing the rich traditions of different regions. Best of all, many of the dishes include variations that let you tailor them to your diet or preferences, stretching the number of recipes to way beyond what’s in the table of contents.

With chapters on warming soups and stews, hearty rice and grain dishes, decadent desserts and essential spice blends, this indispensable guide to Indian cooking is packed with options for every appetite and occasion. And once you experience how flavorful it is to cook with the Instant Pot®, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781645674047
Publisher:	Page Street Publishing
Publication date:	01/25/2022
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	1,046,797
Product dimensions:	7.70(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan is a recipe developer, food photographer and the creator of the popular blog Signature Concoctions. She attended the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City and has been teaching cooking classes for more than a decade. She lives with her family in Foster City, California.

Table of Contents

Foreword Kankana Saxena 7

Introduction 8

For Meat and Poultry Lovers 11

Chicken Tikka Masala (Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce) 12

Ball Curry (Meatball Curry) 15

Pudina Gosht (Minty Lamb Curry) 18

Murgh Malaiwala (Chicken in Herbed Cream Sauce) 21

Lamb Kala Masala (Lamb in Onion-Coconut Curry) 24

Metbi Murgh Handi (Fenugreek Chicken Curry) 27

Laal Maas (Lamb in Red Curry) 30

Beef Ularthiyathu (Beef Roast) 33

Pandhra Rassa (Chicken in Mild Coconut Curry) 36

Wholesome Bowls 39

Anda Curry (Poached Eggs in Curry) 40

Kees (Spiced Spaghetti Squash Hash) 42

Szechuan Noodles (Spaghetti in Szechuan Sauce) 45

Misal (Sprouted Beans Stew) 47

Chana Masala Soup (Spicy Chickpea Soup) 51

Palakachi Patal Bhaji (Spinach and Buttermilk Soup) 52

Manchow Soup (Chicken and Vegetable Soup) 55

Saar (Spicy Tomato Soup) 56

Rajma Chawal (Red Kidney Beans and Wild Rice) 59

Simple Stews and Humble Veggies 63

Mumma's Dal Fry (Mixed Lentil Stew) 64

Amti (Split Pigeon Pea Stew) 67

Kadhai Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese in Spiced Tomato Sauce) 68

Mushroom Caldine (Mushrooms in Coconut Milk Curry) 71

Usal (Baby Lima Bean Stew) 74

Hirva Kolambu (Red Lentil Stew with Herbed Coconut Paste) 77

Bharli Dodaki (Stuffed Ridge Gourd Curry) 78

Tomato Batata Rassa (Tomatoes and Potatoes in Spiced Peanut Broth) 81

For Fish and Seafood Fans 83

Yeti Gassi (Shrimp in Tangy Coconut Curry) 84

Meen Moilee (Halibut Poached in Spiced Coconut Milk Broth) 87

Bhapa Shorshe Maach (Steamed Mustard Salmon) 90

Crab Xacuti (Crab in Spicy Coconut Curry) 93

Tisaryache Kalvan (Clams in Green Mango and Coconut Curry) 95

Hearty Rice and Grains 99

Masale Bhaat (Spiced Rice Pilaf) 100

Kathal Biryani (Rice with Spiced Green Jackfruit) 102

Khichadi (Brown Basmati Rice with Brown Lentils) 104

Zafrani Chicken Biryani (Saffron Rice with Saffron Chicken) 107

Yakhni Pulao (Rice Pilaf with Lamb in Spiced Bone Broth) 109

Pearl Couscous Khichadi (Pearl Corneous Pilaf) 113

Upma (Bulgur Wheat Pilaf) 114

Bites and Small Plates 117

Anda Chaat (Street Food-Style Deviled Eggs) 118

Pepper Jack Paneer (Indian Cottage Cheese Infused with Chili Peppers) 120

Ragda Pari (White Pea Curry in Crisp Dough Balls) 123

Kanchipuram Idlis (Turmeric-Spiced Rice and Lentil Cakes) 124

Drums of Heaven (Chicken Wings) 127

Patra Ni Machhi (Steamed Fish in Banana Leaves) 130

Pulled Pork Vindaloo Tacos 133

Kheema Pav (Sloppy Joes) 134

Sweet Endings 137

Mithai Cake (Rose-Scented Almond and Pistachio Cake with Saffron Icing) 138

Maple-Brown Sugar Mishti Doi (Sweetened Yogurt) 141

Rabdi Pots de Creme (Cardamom- and Rose-Scented Cream Custards) 144

Doodhi Halwa (Bottle Gourd Pudding) 147

Amba Badam Burfi (Mango and Almond Fudge) 148

Bread Ka Meeeha (Bread Pudding) 151

Basundi (Milk Pudding) 152

Chocolate-Orange Phirni (Ground Rice and Milk Pudding) 155

Pumpkin Spice Sheera (Semolina Porridge) 156

Khubani Clafoutis (Dried Apricot Clafoutis) 158

Lip-Smacking Relishes 161

Kolambiche Lonche (Shrimp Pickle) 162

Tomato Pachadi (Curry leaf-Scented Chunky Tomato Sauce) 165

Chhundo (Green Apple Relish) 166

Szechuan Chutney (Chili-Garlic Sauce) 168

Pantry Must-Haves and Staples 171

Easy Garam Masala (Spice Blend Using Jarred Spices) 172

Quick Goda Masala (Traditional Maharashtrian Spice Blend) 175

Rustic Kanda Lasun Masala (Onion-Garlic Spice Mix) 176

Basic Raita (Salad with Spiced Yogurt Dressing) 179

Essential Ingredients 180

Thanks 185

About the Author 187

Index 188

Editorial Reviews

If you’re looking for real-deal Indian flavors and dishes that go beyond classic tikka masala, you have to check this out. Vasanti shows off her Instant Pot® skills and culinary creativity, bringing together a must-have collection of recipes.”
–Irena Macri, author of Eat Drink Paleo Cookbook and founder of InstantPotEats.com

“A treasure trove of modern and classic Indian dishes made easy with the Instant Pot®.”
–Asha Shivakumar, author of Masala & Meatballs and creator of Food Fashion Party

“A bright and colorful ode to Indian cooking, this book is perfect for folks who want a lot of flavor with the ease of their Instant Pot®. These dishes will become part of your weekly meal rotation!”
–Hetal Vasavada, author of Milk & Cardamom

“Beautifully written and filled with gorgeous photos, this book inspires readers with a modern take on traditional Indian recipes, all made in the Instant Pot®. A must-have!”
–Manuela Mazzocco, author of The Complete Italian Cookbook and creator of Cooking with Manuela

“This beautiful cookbook showcases traditional dishes along with creative recipes from all over India.”
–Pushkar Marathe, chef and owner of Stage Kitchen

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