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25+ Instant Pot Indian Curry recipes

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Indian Curries in Instant Pot

Here is my collection of Indian curry recipes made using an Instant Pot. You can find vegan, vegetarian, and meat-based curries that are tried, tested, and absolutely delicious. Each recipe includes all the tips and tricks you need and answers all questions you may have, like how to store curries, what can be paired with them, and ingredient substitutes where possible.

If you are wondering if Instant Pot is suitable for Indian cooking, the answer is an absolute YES. A stovetop pressure cooker is one of the most common kitchen appliances you will find in all Indian households. The Instant Pot offers much more than the stovetop pressure cooker and can be used extensively to make curries, rice, and desserts.

I have earlier shared my collection of Indian rice recipes in Instant Pot, my paneer recipe collection, and Indian dessert recipes in Instant Pot. Here I am sharing my lip-smacking Instant Pot Indian curry recipes, all made in the Instant Pot.

Browse through my collection of vegan, vegetarian, egg, and meat recipes below that will save you time and energy, and give you perfect results every time.

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Vegan and Vegetarian Curries

These recipes are great if you are following a vegan diet. These recipes are perfect for gatherings and potlucks. These easy recipes are a great way to include healthy vegetables in your diet.

Ever wondered if you can cook pumpkin curry in the Instant Pot without turning it into mush? Or for how long does an eggplant need to be pressure cooked? All these questions plus more are answered in the recipes I have listed below.

Not just vegetables, you will also find recipes to make beans like black-eyed peas, kidney beans, mung beans, and lentil curry like brown lentils. These beans and lentil recipes are a great way to include plant-based protein in your diet.

From the humble home-style aloo baingan to restaurant-style vegetable korma, you can find them all here.

Palak Paneer in Instant Pot (using frozen spinach)
Delicious palak paneer made using frozen spinach in the Instant Pot is the easiest way to enjoy this nutritious and healthy vegetarian dish. Silky mildly spiced spinach curry minus all the hassles of cleaning, chopping, and blanching the spinach is a sure winner!
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cabbage potato curry.
Cabbage Potato Curry in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious cabbage potato curry made in the Instant Pot. It can be paired with rice and dal, or roti. This Bengali-style sabzi is called bandhkopir torkari and is made without onion and garlic.
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easy matar paneer.
EASY Matar Paneer in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious matar paneer is a popular North Indian curry made with cottage cheese and peas. My version of mutter paneer is very easy to make, uses minimal spices, and gives you restaurant-style curry that is perfect not only for everyday meals but also for parties and gatherings.
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Instant Pot Aloo Baingan (Potato Eggplant Curry)
Aloo baingan is an easy Indian curry made with potatoes and eggplant (or brinjal) cooked in aromatic spices. This hearty vegan curry can be paired with roti or Basmati rice and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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pumpkin chickpeas curry.
Pumpkin Chickpea Curry with Coconut Milk
Creamy and delicious pumpkin chickpea curry is an easy one-pot curry that is perfect for the fall. Naturally gluten-free and vegan, this curry is a good source of plant-based protein. It takes less than 20 minutes to put it together and is very healthy and comforting.
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bagara baingan.
Bagara Baingan / Indian Eggplant Curry
An easy version of the authentic Hyderabadi bagara baingan or baingan ka salan made in an Instant Pot. This rich and luscious South Indian dish is made using small purple eggplants, which are also popular as Indian eggplant or brinjal.
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Instant Pot Vegetable Korma
Vegetable korma is a mildly spiced medley of vegetables in a creamy masala base. Flavorful, hearty, and deliciously healthy, this veg korma has a silky and luscious sauce made with cashew and coconut milk. Made in an Instant Pot, this vegan curry is ready in less than 30 minutes and pairs perfectly with roti, naan, or rice.
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bottle gourd curry.
Bottle Gourd Curry / Lauki Chana Dal Sabzi
Easy and delicious vegan curry made with bottle gourd (lauki) and chana dal (split Bengal gram). This simple and healthy Instant Pot curry is a good source of plant-based protein. Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
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chickpea spinach curry.
Chickpea Spinach Curry (No Onion No Garlic)
Hearty, nutritious, and easy-to-make chana palak or chole palak made with chickpea, spinach, and spices. The recipe I am sharing here is made without onion or garlic, yet is super delicious and flavorful. It is ready in 20 minutes and can be paired with rice or naan.
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Instant Pot Beetroot Palya
Beetroot palya is a simple yet delicious dish where beets are cooked in a seasoning made with spices and lentils. This healthy dish uses minimal spices and can be paired with roti or rice and dal. Making it in an Instant Pot is really easy and this vegan dish gets done in 10 minutes without any need for monitoring.
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papaya potato curry.
Papaya Potato Curry in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious Bengali-style curry made with chunks of green papaya and potatoes that are cooked in a spicy masala base is perfect for weeknights. Making this papaya curry in an Instant Pot is a breeze and you can pair it with Basmati rice or roti.
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bhindi kadhi.
Bhindi Kadhi (Okra in Yogurt Sauce)
Bhindi kadhi is a healthy, easy, and delicious dish made with okra cooked in a yogurt sauce. Make this authentic dish in Instant Pot without any monitoring. It can be paired with steamed rice or khichdi.
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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas Curry
Black-eyed peas curry is a delicious and healthy vegan curry made with black-eyed beans or cowpeas. When made in an Instant Pot, it is ready in 30 minutes with less than 15 minutes of hands-on time. The recipe I am sharing here is the South Indian version of the curry and is from the Mangalore region in Karnataka. This popular Mangalore-style gassi has a unique masala paste made with spices, onion, tomato, and coconut.
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Instant Pot Rajma Masala
Rajma masala, also called rajma, is a simple and flavorful curry made with red kidney beans. The base of this curry is made with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, and spices. In this recipe, I am making rajma in Instant Pot. It is ready in less than 45 minutes with just 5 minutes of hands-on time.
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Instant Pot Whole Masoor Dal (Brown Lentils Curry)
Whole masoor dal (brown lentils) is a delicious and comforting dal that is very easy to make and is ready in 30 minutes (with only 15 minutes of hands-on time). Made in an Instant Pot, this wholesome dal is vegan, gluten-free, and paleo diet-friendly. This one-pot meal is a very good source of plant-based protein.
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Bengali Tadka / Green Moong Dal in Instant Pot (Mung Bean Curry)
Tadka dal or torka dal is a famous Bengali street food made with green moong dal (green gram or mung bean). This creamy and luscious dal is paired with plain roti or chapati. When made in an Instant Pot, this Dhaba-style easy vegan dhal is ready in less than 30 minutes (with 10 minutes of hands-on time). 
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chayote squash curry.
Chayote Squash Curry (Seemebadnekai Palya)
Karnataka-style seemebadanekayi palya or chayote squash curry is an easy dish that is a part of everyday meals. It pairs very well with both rice/dal and roti. Making it in the Instant Pot saves time, giving you perfect taste and texture.
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Egg and Meat Curries / Non-vegetarian Curries

Non-vegetarian food is a term commonly used in India for food that has meat, fish, or eggs in it. It is more commonly called non-veg food. Not just for food, it can be used for a person too. A person eating meat is a non-vegetarian in Indian English. Egg too is not classified as vegetarian for Indians. Well, egg eaters are called "eggitarians".

Here are some easy egg and meat dishes that are great for weeknight meals, parties, or feeding a crowd. Browse through my chicken recipe collection here.

egg curry served with rice.
Egg Curry in Instant Pot
Perfectly boiled eggs simmered in a creamy, smooth, and velvety masala base is so irresistible. This popular and easy-to-make dish is perfect for weeknight dinners. It pairs well with both Basmati rice and roti.
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easy and delicious chicken curry.
Indian Chicken Curry in Instant Pot
Home-style Indian chicken curry is an easy and delicious dish that is perfect for weeknights. Made using a handful of spices and basic pantry ingredients, it can be served with both steamed rice and roti.
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butter chicken.
Butter Chicken / Murg Makhani
Tender and juicy chicken in a mildly spiced creamy sauce, this murg makhani is a hearty and comforting curry that is so full of flavors. This easy recipe is tried and tested to give you restaurant-style butter chicken masala at home in less than 30 minutes.
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chicken vindaloo.
Chicken Vindaloo
Vindaloo is a delicious, flavorful, and spicy Portuguese-influenced Goan dish that is made by cooking marinating chicken in the vindaloo masala paste. This is one of the most popular curries and is a part of restaurant menus but making it at home is easier than you think. My tried and tested recipe will give you perfectly balanced flavors - heat and flavors from spices that are balanced by a slight tang from vinegar and tamarind - but neither of them is overpowering. Instant Pot and stovetop instructions included.
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chettinad chicken.
EASY Chettinad Chicken in Instant Pot
Chettinad chicken is a unique and flavorful chicken curry made with spices, coconut, and poppy seeds. This EASY recipe simplifies the cooking process yet retains the authentic taste. This curry pairs well with both steamed rice and roti.
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authentic balti chicken.
Balti Chicken Curry in Instant Pot
Easy-to-make balti chicken is a mild, flavorful, and delicious curry served in a steel wok-like bowl called 'balti'. This hearty one-pot chicken curry is made with minimal spices and is unique and different from regular Indian curries.
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methi chicken in instant pot.
Methi Chicken in Instant Pot
Easy and delicious methi chicken or methi murg is made using fenugreek leaves. This unique and delectable curry is very healthy and delicious. It can be made using fresh, frozen or dried fenugreek leaves.
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bengali fish curry.
Bengali Fish Curry in Instant Pot (Macher Jhal)
Easy and delicious Bengali-style fish curry made using minimal spices is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Popularly known as macher jhal, it pairs very well with plain steamed rice. Gluten-free and suitable for keto and paleo diets.
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shrimp coconut curry.
Shrimp Coconut Curry in Instant Pot
This Bengali-style shrimp coconut curry is one of the easiest dishes you will cook. It involves no active cooking. Just grind the masala, mix it with the shrimps, and place it in the Instant Pot. It is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner and pairs well with plain steamed rice.
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Instant Pot Goat Curry
Delicious soft and tender pieces of goat meat in a flavourful gravy, this goat curry is so easy to make and perfect for cold nights. Also called mutton curry, this recipe I am sharing here is an easy-to-make version and uses minimal spices. I make this easy dish in an Instant Pot which saves time while giving you the perfect bowl of comfort food.
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lamb curry.
Lamb Curry in Instant Pot
Moist and fork-tender lamb in a flavorful and aromatic masala base is perfect for cold winter nights. Pair it with rice and kachumber salad for the perfect curry night. Learn how to make authentic home-style Indian lamb curry using the most common spices with this easy recipe.
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  1. Sue says

    June 04, 2022 at 8:55 am

    Great collection! Pinning this one!

  2. Nancy says

    June 04, 2022 at 2:23 pm

    What a great round up of Indian recipes. I live this workable list I can try a few items

  3. Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says

    June 04, 2022 at 7:28 pm

    What a delicious collection of indian curries! I've seen so many I want to try!

  4. Katie says

    June 05, 2022 at 8:49 am

    So many incredible curry recipes! I can't wait to try them all in my Instant pot!

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