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10+ Indian Desserts Recipes in Instant Pot

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Here is my collection of the best Instant Pot Indian dessert recipes. Making desserts in Instant Pot is a great way of saving time yet getting the perfect result that tastes just like the authentic ones.

A collage of Indian desserts made in the Instant Pot.

Making Indian desserts in Instant Pot

Some elaborate Indian desserts that need hours of stirring and monitoring can be made very easily in the Instant Pot. I love the use of Instant Pot to make desserts as it cuts down the cooking time immensely. I don't have to monitor or keep stirring a halwa to get the perfect taste and texture.

Read more on the use of Instant Pot in Indian cooking and my collection of Indian rice recipes in Instant Pot.

Kheer recipes in Instant Pot

Here are some delicious kheer/payasam recipes that can be made in the IP in a breeze.

Kheer (Rice Pudding)

Instant Pot kheer.
Indulge in a bowl of creamy and decadent Indian rice pudding, also known as kheer, made with three main ingredients - rice, milk, and sugar. Making it in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker is incredibly easy and saves time. In just 20 minutes (with less than 5 minutes of hands-on time), you will have a rich and luscious kheer that's sure to impress your family and friends.
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Semiya Payasam

semiya payasam
Vermicelli kheer is a delectable Indian dessert that is a perfect treat for any occasion. This Instant Pot recipe is dump-and-go, ready in just 20 minutes, and needs no monitoring, making it perfect for festivals and gatherings.
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Moong Dal Kheer

lentils payasam.
Moong dal payasam or kheer is an easy and delicious South Indian sweet dish made with petite yellow lentils. This traditional dish is made with coconut milk and sweetened using jaggery.
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Sabudana Kheer

sabudana kheer.
Sabudana kheer or payasam is a delicious pudding made using tapioca pearls. Also known as javvarasi payasam, this smooth and luscious dessert is naturally gluten-free and a popular vrat/fasting food.
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Chana dal payasam

rice chana dal kheer.
Easy and delicious chana dal payasam is made using Bengal gram, rice, and jaggery. This refined sugar-free sweet is perfect for festivals and celebrations. Making it in the Instant Pot saves time and gives perfect taste and texture.
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Halwa recipes in Instant Pot

Halwa is a dense, sweet confection that is popular across India. Here are some halwa recipes made in the Instant Pot, which would rather take hours to cook on the stovetop.

Badam Halwa

Top view of almond halwa.
Badam halwa or almond halwa is a rich and decadent dessert made with almonds, milk, sugar. Traditionally, it is made by soaking, peeling, and grinding the almonds which are then slow-cooked for at least an hour. In this recipe, I am sharing an easy fuss-free method of making this indulgent halwa using a shortcut method (Instant Pot) and a shortcut ingredient (almond meal).
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Moong Dal Halwa

moong dal halwa
Moong dal halwa is a decadent dessert made with split mung bean (or petite yellow lentils), sugar, and ghee. Rich and warm halwa with ghee oozing from the sides and topped with nuts is perfect for your celebrations and festivals like Diwali.
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Pumpkin Halwa

Pumpkin halwa.
Pumpkin halwa (or kaddu ka halwa) is a delicious and versatile Indian dessert made with pumpkin, milk, sugar, and ghee. It is a popular dish during the fall and winter months when pumpkins are in season. This easy version is made in the Instant Pot and requires minimal monitoring, unlike the traditional stovetop version. This rich and creamy dessert is perfect for both special occasions and everyday cravings.
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Beetroot Carrot Halwa

Beetroot halwa.
Beetroot carrot halwa is a delicious and healthy Indian dessert made with grated beetroot and carrots. This is a combination of carrot halwa and beetroot halwa, which are very popular halwa varieties. This easy Instant Pot version is ready in 30 minutes and gives great results.
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More Instant Pot Desserts

Here are some more unique and delicious Indian desserts made in the Instant Pot.

Meethi Semiyan

meethi semiya.
Rich, decadent, and easy-to-make meethi semiya is made with vermicelli, sugar, and ghee. This delicious dish is topped with nuts and flavored with cardamom and saffron. This popular Awadhi dessert is perfect for celebrations and festivals.
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Sweet Pongal

sweet pongal.
Sweet Pongal is a refined-sugar-free dessert made using rice, moong dal, and jaggery as the main ingredients.
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More recipe collections:
1. Instant Pot soups.
2. Rice-based Indian recipes.

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Instant Pot kheer.

Instant Pot Kheer

Indulge in a bowl of creamy and decadent Indian rice pudding, also known as kheer, made with three main ingredients - rice, milk, and sugar. Making it in an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker is incredibly easy and saves time. In just 20 minutes (with less than 5 minutes of hands-on time), you will have a rich and luscious kheer that's sure to impress your family and friends.
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Author: Shilpa Kerur
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 10
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash the rice in water 2-3 times. Soak the washed rice for 10-15 minutes.
  • Put the Instant Pot in saute mode and add ½ cup water.
  • Once it is hot, add milk, rice, and sugar. Stir it well.
  • Close the lid and put the Instant Pot in Porridge mode, and let it cook for 20 minutes. Do a natural release of pressure.
  • Using a wooden spoon or spatula, mix it well.
  • Add chopped nuts, raisins, cardamom powder, and saffron. Mix well.
  • Serve warm or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.

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Notes

The first step is to set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add ½ cup of water. Once the water is hot, add the milk and rice. This is a common trick used when boiling milk on a stovetop - add a small amount of water first and heat it so that the milk does not burn and stick to the bottom of the pot.
The amount of sugar I add gives me a mildly sweet kheer. You can increase the sugar to ¾ cup to make the kheer taste sweeter.
Making it thick or thin is a personal preference. However, the kheer thickens quickly when it is cooling down. I am using 5 cups of milk, and this amount of milk I have used gives me a thick texture. You can add more milk to make it a thinner consistency. You can also adjust the consistency after cooking.
Calories: 164kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 197mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Jacqui says

    Fantastic recipes! Perfect for anyone with an instant pot

  2. Anaiah says

    All of these Indian desserts sound amazing and I'm excited to put my Instant Pot to use with these recipes. This is a wonderful collection!

  3. Katie says

    Love how I can find all these Indian dessert recipes in one place! I can't wait to try them all!

  4. nancy says

    i'll be diving in these recipes !! they all sound amazing