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Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe

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Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice.

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice. #rajmacurry #rajmah #rajma #rajmamasala #indiancurry #redkidneybeans #instantpotcurry #instantpotvegancurry #instantpotglutenfree #instantpotvegetarianmeals #vegancurry #plantbased

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe

Just like Punjabi Kadhi, Rajma is another favorite indulgence for my family. Can’t help it, that is how North Indian families live, from Kadhi to Rajma to Mah ki Dal to Chhole and so on. Whenever I ask the family what to cook over the weekend, Amit and Aanya are confused between Kadhi and Chhole, whereas Myraa has her answer fixed with Rajma. So this Rajma was made especially for her, as she calls it Red Beans.


Sabut Dal or Whole Lentils make a significant part of North Indian Meals and that is quite evident with the use of different varieties of Beans and Legumes in our diet. Well, I have to tell you that if you like Rajma then it has to go PUNJABI STYLE. The use of warm spices and the long hours of cooking imparts mesmerizing aroma and spell-binding flavor. You just can not stop at one serving.

Rajma-Chawal goes together which means Red Kidney Beans & Rice. It is a complete FOOD COMA. It resembles The Dirty Rice from Southern American meals. Rajma alone can give a tough competition to American Chili or should I say, it can easily be mistaken as Chili.

Since I am hooked on my Instant Pot, this Punjabi Rajma had to be cooked in it. You can see below, why?..

Why do I cook in Instant Pot?

  1. There is no Baby-sitting your cooking when using Instant Pot, since temperatures are always controlled and the food doesn’t get burnt or spoiled.
  2. I can multi-task my life easily without stress. All you parents can agree with me that when you have kids juggling around between school and activities, life gets PRRETTY fun. So, Instant Pot is a savior. You should believe me since I am a hater turned lover.
  3. Why not use Instant Pot, is rather I would ask.. It is a cooking gadget that is smartly programmed, makes your life easy, makes cooking effortless, you can actually plan your meals in advance and not worry about it. Moreover, it is mess-free one pot cooking.
  4. You come back home hungry and the food is ready, can you beat that? Set your food for cooking in the morning and it is done and ready when you are back. Takes so much stress away from everyday planning. FOOD IS TAKEN CARE OF when you plan with Instant Pot.
Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice. #rajmacurry #rajmah #rajma #rajmamasala #indiancurry #redkidneybeans #instantpotcurry #instantpotvegancurry #instantpotglutenfree #instantpotvegetarianmeals #vegancurry #plantbased

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe

Some Other Popular Instant Pot Recipes from my Blog are

Punjabi Kadhi Instant Pot Recipe

Saag Aloo in Instant Pot

Pav Bhaji Instant Pot Recipe

Matar Pulav in Instant Pot

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Some RAJMA or RED KIDNEY BEANS Recipes from the blog are – Rajma & Soy Patties for Breakfast and Tomato and Red kidney Beans Baskets.

This is how you make Punjabi Rajma Masala in Instant Pot, which is a NO ONION & NO GARLIC RECIPE.

Here is the Stove Top/Pressure Cooker Recipe for the same.

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice. #rajmacurry #rajmah #rajma #rajmamasala #indiancurry #redkidneybeans #instantpotcurry #instantpotvegancurry #instantpotglutenfree #instantpotvegetarianmeals #vegancurry #plantbased
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Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
55 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
 

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6
Author: simplyvegetarian777
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Rajma / Red Kidney Beans I used small Jammu Rajma. Use any that is available.
  • 1/3 cup Chana Dal / Split Gram
  • 500 grams/ 1 pound Tomatoes juicy and plump
  • 1 Big Piece of Ginger about 1 tablespoon
  • 2 small Green chilies Use 1 for medium heat or Skip if you want to make it mild
  • 1 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 4 cups Water
OILS & SPICES
  • 1 tablespoon Oil/Ghee
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
  • 1 Large Bay Leaf
  • 4 Pieces Cloves
  • 4 Pieces Black Pepper Corns
  • 1 Medium Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 Piece Black Cardamom
  • 2 Whole & Dry Red Chili
  • 1 Teaspoon Kashmiri Lal Mirch/ Fancy Paprika
  • 1 Tablespoon Coriander powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 Teaspoon Kasuri Methi
  • 1 Teaspoon Amchur/Khatai/Dry Mango Powder
  • To Taste Salt
IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE LONG LIST OF SPICES, USE MARKET BOUGHT RAJMA MASALA.
  • 1 Tablespoon Oil
  • 1&1/2 to 2 Tablespoon Rajma Masala MDH or Shaan are good brands for this
  • TO Taste Salt
Instructions
IMPORTANT NOTE about IP Timings

  1. It takes about 6-7 minutes for IP to start the timer and once the timer is off, it takes IP about 10 minutes to release the pressure naturally. I have written actual time of cooking and have not included the extra time.

Soaking Rajma / Red Kidney Beans

  1. Take Rajma and Chana Dal in a large bowl and wash thoroughly in cold water. Soak both the beans for atleast 5-6 hours. For best results, soak overnight.

Making Punjabi Rajma Masala in Instant Pot
Cooking on SAUTE MODE

  1. Collect all the ingredients beforehand and place near Instant Pot. Wash the vegetables. Drain the water from the beans and set aside. Place the inner pot inside 6 quart Instant Pot and Plug it in. Set it on SAUTE MODE at MORE setting.

  2. Meanwhile, take a blender and add tomatoes, ginger and green chilies to it and make a fine puree. Once the IP screen displays HOT, add OIL, cumin seeds,bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, black peppercorn, cinnamon and dry whole red chilies to it. Saute for about 30-40 seconds and then add KASHMIRI LAL MIRCH + TOMATO PUREE + TOMATO PASTE to it.

  3. Give a good stir and then add all the other spices, besides Amchur to it. Stir once again. Cover with glass lid and let it simmer for 7-8 minutes till it looks slightly thick and cooked. Some people use covering lid specific for IP pots, where as I use any glass lid from my pots and pan collection.

  4. Once the tomato sauce is thick and the bright, add soaked rajma and chana + 4 cups Water to the tomato curry. SWITCH OFF THE SAUTE MODE. Place the IP LID and set the FLOATING VALVE to SEALING.

COOKING ON STEW/MEAT MODE or You may choose Bean/Chili mode as well.

  1. Set the IP on HIGH PRESSURE and MORE STEW MODE for 45 Minutes and forget about it. 

  2. Once the pressure is released, open the lid carefully. Add amchur/dry mango powder and give it a good stir. Cook further for 5 minutes on stew mode, uncovered. If Rajma is too thick for you, add warm water as desired and adjust salt and garam masala.

  3. Serve it hot with Basmati Rice or Naan. Or eat it as is like stew. I love it with a slice of rustic bread. 

I served my Punjabi Rajma with Basmati Rice, Yummy Aloo Methi and Loads of Salad.

I am sure you are going to try this recipe soon in your Instant Pot. If you do, then send me the feedback, or ask me any question. I will try my best to answer the queries.

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice. #rajmacurry #rajmah #rajma #rajmamasala #indiancurry #redkidneybeans #instantpotcurry #instantpotvegancurry #instantpotglutenfree #instantpotvegetarianmeals #vegancurry #plantbased

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe

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Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe is a perfect way to enjoy authentic Punjabi Rajma with less effort. This is a No Onion & No Garlic Rajma Recipe and still has the perfect texture, flavor, and aroma. It is best served with Perfectly Cooked Basmati Rice. #rajmacurry #rajmah #rajma #rajmamasala #indiancurry #redkidneybeans #instantpotcurry #instantpotvegancurry #instantpotglutenfree #instantpotvegetarianmeals #vegancurry #plantbased

Punjabi Rajma Masala Instant Pot Recipe

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal.

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal. #italiansoup #tuscansoup #souptoscana #vegetariansoup #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #wintersoup #soup

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Last week was glorious with 5 out of 7 days of bright warm sun. I went for a walk almost every day basking in the gold of the sun. Birds were out and I could notice trees ready to bloom and suddenly it has been snowing since last 2 days. Ugh! Mother Nature is really unpredictable. I hope this is the last snow of the season. Weather like this calls for a warm bowl of comforting soup and this soup is just perfect to keep the warmth and comfort intact.


My kids love a warm bowl of soup as an after-school meal when they come back hungry. Therefore I am making Soups often, no matter which season it is. A bowl of good soup rids them of day long tiredness and refreshes them for home work, after school activities. The best part is that they remain full till dinner, without indulging in junk food.

If you ask me why I made it in Instant Pot, then here are my answers –

  • It is a ONE POT cooking and that is definitely a score for me.
  • The best part is that I do not have to baby sit my food when I cook in Instant Pot. Just Saute, cook, shut the lid, set the timer and forget. Food is ready whenever you open.
  • Another great reason is it is a mess free and convenient cooking. Making food in Instant Pot is so easy that even your teenage kids can cook in it without the fear of getting burnt or burning the food.
  • My time is my own with Instant Pot Cooking. I can multi-task easily.

I think above are good enough reasons to Cook in Instant Pot.

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal. #italiansoup #tuscansoup #souptoscana #vegetariansoup #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #wintersoup #soup

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

What is Tuscan Soup?

Tuscan soup is commonly known as Zuppa Toscana, which simply means “Soup in the style of Tuscany“. The Tuscan soup is cooked mainly with seasonal vegetables including greens, potatoes, canellini beans and powdered chili along with Italian Bacon in it. It is served on Toasted Italian Bread and splashed with little olive oil on the top.

American version includes sausages, bacon, heavy cream plus all the vegetables and beans.

My version is completely VEGAN and GLUTENFREE. It has no meat and no dairy. OLIVE GARDEN is famous for its Zuppa Toscana and now you can make a vegetarian version of famous soup at home.

Some other soups that I rotate on regular basis are 

Home Style Minestrone Soup

Tom Yum with Tofu

Vegetarian Pho

Restaurant Style Tomato Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Bisque

Few other Instant Pot Recipes from my blog are – Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi, Instant Pot Pav Bhaji, Instant Pot Saag Aloo, Instant Pot Matar Pulao.

This is how you make Tuscan Vegetable Soup in Instant Pot

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal. #italiansoup #tuscansoup #souptoscana #vegetariansoup #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #wintersoup #soup
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Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal.

Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 4
Author: simplyvegetarian777
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3 Cloves Garlic chopped fine
  • 1 Medium Onion, red or white cut into chunky pieces
  • 2 Large Tomatoes cut into chunky pieces
  • 4 Sticks Celery cut into chunky pieces
  • 1 Medium Zucchini cut into chunky pieces
  • 1 Large Carrot cut into chunky pieces
  • 1 Cup Spinach
  • 1 Can Cannelini Beans drained
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tsp Rosemary, dry
  • To Taste Salt and Black Pepper
  • 5 Cups Water
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper or Fancy Paprika this is optional but elevates the taste to another level.
Instructions

  1. Actual time to make  this soup is 10 minutes. I have written 20 minutes cooking time, keeping in mind that instant pot takes extra 7-8 minutes to warm up before it starts the actual cooking.

  2. Place the inner pot and Plugin the Instant pot. 

SAUTE MODE

  1. Set the instant pot to Saute mode on MORE. When it displays HOT, add olive oil to it. After 30 seconds,  add onions and garlic to the hot oil. Saute for 2 minutes till onions become soft. Now add celery and carrots to the pot. Cook for 1 minute and then add cannellini beans + all the remaining vegetables + tomato paste + seasonings + herbs to the pot. Give it a good stir. Add 5 cups of water. Stir again. Place the lid and Switch off the saute mode.

SOUP / BROTH MODE

  1. Place the floating vent to CLOSE.  Set the SOUP / BROTH MODE to NORMAL . It will take 7-8 minutes for the Instant Pot to warm up and start cooking. 

  2. After the cooking is done and you hear the beep. There are 2 things you can do- 1). Release the pressure immediately and serve the soup while warm. IT is fully cooked and does not need Natural Pressure Release for further cooking. OR 2). if you are making it in the morning and coming back in the evening for a hearty soup, then, do not worry about releasing the pressure. Little over cooking will make vegetables slightly soft that's it but will still taste awesome.

SERVING

  1. Once you open the instant pot, serve it hot in a soup bowl with some toasted bread on the side. Or you may add some boiled pasta to it. Keep it VEGAN or add some Parmesan cheese to make it vegetarian.

 

I am sure you will be making the Vegetarian / Vegan version of Zuppa Toscana and have a hearty meal at home. Add some pasta in it or a slice bread of on the side and make it a complete meal.

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal. #italiansoup #tuscansoup #souptoscana #vegetariansoup #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #wintersoup #soup

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

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Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe is an easy + delicious + nutritious recipe. It is loaded with seasonal vegetables and cannellini beans and mildly flavored with seasonings. The soup is light in calories but very filling. Add some shell pasta in it or put some bread on the side and make it a complete meal. #italiansoup #tuscansoup #souptoscana #vegetariansoup #vegansoup #glutenfreesoup #wintersoup #soup

Tuscan Vegetable Soup Instant Pot Recipe

In my kitchen, you will always EAT HAPPY & STAY HAPPY!

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Instant Pot Matar Pulav Easy Recipe

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Instant Pot Matar Pulav or Peas Pulao is a popular recipe from North Indian cuisine made with Peas and Basmati RIce. It is a simple recipe that is naturally Gluten-free and can be made vegan easily. The Pulav is delicious when served warm with some chilled yogurt, pickles, and papadums.

Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe to make delicious Pulav without much hassle. #instantpotrecipes #instapotrice #matarpulav #pilaf #peaspulav #glutenfreemeal #vegan #lunchideas

Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe

Instant Pot Matar Pulav Easy Recipe

Winters + short days + running around the clock calls for easy and simple recipes that are efficient and nutritious. When made with everyday ingredients, these recipes are more appreciated. I am sure that you will agree with me on that.


Thanks to Instant Pot, life has become less complicated and more manageable in the kitchen. If you are new to Instant Pot, then this is the right recipe to start with. What better than the humble rice to break the ice, right?

Here are few things to know, before we move on to the recipe.

  • Do not be intimidated by Instant-Pot. Accept it and Embrace it. Instant-Pot is very promising. It takes few initial hit and runs, and after that, you operate it smoothly. I promise.
  • Read the manual carefully for functions. Join some Instant-Pot groups on Facebook to get started since that will be of great help.
  • There is no BABYSITTING on this machine. Cooking is MESS-FREE and MULTI-PURPOSE.
  • Some common words that you will hear are cooking on MANUAL which is actually PRESSURE COOK. SAUTE is another favorite function. Some commonly used functions that I use are- Manual/ Pressure, Saute Mode, Bean Mode, Soup & Stew Mode.
  • It is your BEST FRIEND if you are a busy person. It is very convenient to use on busy days, when you are sick, or when you want to take it easy.
Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe

Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe

Coming back to Matar Pulav. MATAR is GREEN PEAS and PULAV is RICE DISH, also known as Pilaf in some cuisines. An important point to note in North Indian Rice DIshes is that Basmati Rice is used and is cooked in a way that every grain remains separated after cooking. Mushy Pulav is a culinary no-no. Pay attention to the Tips and Tricks as mentioned in the recipe to get it right.

Check out the Instant Pot Queen Archana Mundhe’s blog Ministry of Curry for a treasure cove of Instant Pot Recipes.

This is how you make Instant Pot Matar Pulav

Total Cooking Time mentioned in the recipe includes the time it takes for IP to kick in and release the pressure.

Instant Pot Matar Pulav is a delicious Pulav without much hassle. It is made with green peas and basamati rice. It is a glutenfree recipe and can be easily made vegan. #instantpotrecipes #instapotrice #matarpulav #pilaf #peaspulav #glutenfreemeal #vegan #lunchideas
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Instant Pot Matar Pulav {Pea Pilaf} Recipe
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
 

Instant Pot Matar Pulav is a popular recipe from North Indian cuisine made with Peas and Basmati RIce. It is a simple recipe that is naturally Gluten-free and can be made vegan easily. The Pulav is delicious when served warm with some chilled yogurt, pickles, and papadums.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: simplyvegetarian777
Ingredients
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 1 tsp Ginger finely chopped
  • 1 large Onion, Red chopped into thin slices
  • 1 cup Green Peas, frozen or fresh
  • 2&1/2 cups Water to cook
Oil & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Ghee Use Cooking Oil for Vegan Option
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 Bay leaf, small
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick, small
  • 4 Cloves
  • 4 Black Pepper corns
  • 2 Green Cardamom slightly crushed
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala good quality,
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chili Powder
  • 2 tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
Preparing the Rice

  1. Wash Basmati Rice 4-5 times under cold running water till water runs clear. This is important to wash away any chemicals and preservatives. Soak rice for 25-30 minutes in just enough water, covering the surface. After 30 minutes, drain the water. While rice is soaking prep other things for the recipe like chopping the  onions, ginger and gathering other ingredients together.

Making Matar Pulav in Instant Pot
Set Instant Pot on SAUTE MODE

  1. Plug in the IP. Place the inner pot. Press the SAUTE MODE on your IP and set it to HIGH. 

  2. When HOT is displayed, add ghee to the inner pot. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, green cardamom and black cardamom. Saute for 30-40 seconds till cumin seeds start crackling.

  3. Now add chopped ginger and thinly sliced onions to the pot. Saute for 4-5 minutes, until onions are slightly brown and crisp.

  4. Add soaked & drained RICE + GREEN PEAS to the Insta Pot along with Garam Masala, Salt, and Red Chili Powder. Give it a good stir and cook for 30-40 seconds.

  5. Add 2&1/2 cups of water to the IP. Again give it a good stir.

  6. Place the IP LID. Close it and set the FLOATING VALVE  to SEALING. 

  7. Now CANCEL the Saute Mode.

Set Instant Pot on MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK MODE

  1. Set the Manual/Pressure cook mode to 5 MINUTES and HIGH PRESSURE. It will take good 5-6 minutes for IP to kick in the cooking mode. It takes that much of time to heat up.

  2. Once the beep goes off after 5 minutes are over, immediately, set the FLOATING VALVE to Venting that is QUICK MANUAL PRESSURE RELEASE. 

  3. Once the pressure is released and the safety pin drops down, open the lid carefully. Let the rice sit in the pot without touching for about 5 minutes.

  4. Now take a fork and fluff it gently and slowly, separating each grain carefully. Matar Pulav in Instant Pot is ready where every grain is separated beautifully and each rice grain is still long and intact. KHILE KHILE CHAWAL.

Serving Suggestion

  1. It is best served hot or warm with Raita, Pickle, and Papadums.

PRESSURE COOKER METHOD

  1. Most of the steps remain the same. Only difference is cook the rice in pressure cooker in 3 cups of water. After the first whistle, turn the heat off and release the pressure quickly. Rest follow the same tips for fluffing the rice.

STOVE TOP COOKING IN PAN METHOD

  1. Most of the steps remain the same. When you cook in a Pan, cook in 3&1/2 cups water. After first boil, reduce the heat and to lower medium. Cook it covered till all the water is absorbed. Switch off the heat. Wait for 5 minutes after opnening the lid. Fluff the rice with fork as directed above.

I am sure that you are going to try this soon. Some other Pulav recipes are – Kashmiri Pulav, Jodhpuri Pulav, Mint Peas Pulav, Gobhi Anaar Pulav, Indian Winter Vegetable Pulav , Farro & wild RIce Pilaf and many more.

My mother in law often made this dish, when she was short of time or didn’t want to cook elaborate. She called these Matar ke Chawal. This dish used to be one of my favorites from her recipes. Simple and rustic flavors of this dish are very fulfilling and the aromas are pretty ambrosial. Sometimes you do not need a variety of dishes or complicated elaborate recipes to please your heart. SIMPLE wins you over like none other.

If you do try it, then please share the feedback with me on social media. Tag me with @Simplyvegetarian777 on Facebook, @simplyvegetarian777 on Instagram, or simplyveg777 on Twitter.

This is a perfect recipe for any lazy weekend or take it for your get together. Matar Pulav can be an easy lunch meal that is vegetarian and can be easily made vegan. It is a complete meal for everybody including those who are allergic to Gluten, making it gluten free as well.

Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe

Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe

Some more Instant pot recipes from other bloggers are –Instant Pot Pav Bhaji, Instant Pot Chipotle lentil Zoodle Soup,   Instant Pot Khichdi, Instant Pot Vegetable Pulav, Spinach chili, Instant Pot Dal Fry.

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Matar Pulav {Peas Pilaf} Instant Pot Recipe

In my kitchen, you will always EAT HAPPY & STAY HAPPY!

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Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

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Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe is a life saver recipe. It is cooked in 15 minutes and is on the table in less than 1/2 hr. This is an authentic recipe, done fast with no mess. It is best served with hot steaming rice.

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

Okay people, before somebody starts accusing me with “how can this be authentic Punjabi kadhi, when there is no pakoda(fritter) in it? Let me make my case by saying that I was too lazy to deep fry the pakoda and too excited to get this recipe right in my Insta-Pot, that I “make-do” with deep fried Boondi (deep fried gram flour pearls). The base of this Punjabi Kadhi is authentic, how my mum or mum-in-law would make at home in Northern States of India.


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Here are few things to know, before we move on to the recipe.
  • Do not be intimidated by Instant-Pot. Accept it and Embrace it. Instant-Pot is very promising. It takes few initial hit and runs, and after that, you operate it smoothly. I promise.
  • Read the manual carefully for functions. Join some Instant-Pot groups on Facebook to get started since that will be of great help.
  • There is no BABYSITTING on this machine. Cooking is MESS-FREE and MULTI-PURPOSE.
  • Some common words that you will hear are cooking on MANUAL which is actually PRESSURE COOK. SAUTE is another favorite function. Some commonly used functions that I use are- Manual/ Pressure, Saute Mode, Bean Mode, Soup & Stew Mode. CHECK OUT HERE⇐ for detailed INSTANT POT Parts and Operations.
  • It is your BEST FRIEND if you are a busy person. It is very convenient to use on busy days, when you are sick, or when you want to take it easy.
Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

Some other Gas Stove Kadhi Recipes from my blog are – Lehsuni kadhi and methi pyaaz ki kadhi. These recipes can be made in Instant Pot, using the same method as mentioned below.

This is how you make Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe, without a mess and in less time.
Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe
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Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe is a life saver. It is cooked in 15 minutes and is on the table in less than 1/2 hr. This is an authentic recipe, done fast with no mess. It is best served with hot steaming rice.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Author: simplyvegetarian777
Ingredients
Punjabi Kadhi Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Besan / Chickpea Flour sieved
  • 2 cups Yogurt sour
  • 1 tbsp Ginger finely chopped
  • 2 Green Chillies slit into 4s
  • 6 cups Water
Oil & Spices
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 pinch Hing / Asafetida
  • 1 tsp Jeera / Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Methi dana / Fenugreek seeds
  • 2 Lal Mirch Sabut / Red Chillies Whole & Dry
  • 1/2 tbsp Haldi / Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Lal Mirch powder / Red chili powder
  • To taste Salt
  • 1 tsp Ginger finely chopped
  • 1-2 Green Chillies slit into 4s
Tadka Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 small pinch Hing/Asafetida
  • 1 tsp Degi Mirch or Kashmiri Lal Mirch
Instructions
Preparing for Punjabi Kadhi

  1. Take a large mixing bowl and sieve the besan/gram flour in it. Whisk the yogurt and add it slowly to the flour. Keep stirring vigorously with the whisk, to avoid any lump formation. Add 2 cups of water. Mix with Besan and yogurt. Set aside. 

Making Punjabi Kadhi in Instant Pot

  1. Use 6 quart Instant Pot or larger. Do not use the MINI INSTANT POT for making Punjabi Kadhi. 

  2. Place the Instant Pot on an open counter space. Make sure that it is away from the wall and away from any cupboard above it. Place the Inner Stainless Steel Pot inside the Instant Pot Base. Make sure that the lid has its sealing ring placed properly.

  3. Plug in the Instant Pot. Press SAUTE MODE and set it on NORMAL by pressing the saute mode. Now wait till the screen displays HOT.

  4. Add Ghee or cooking oil to the Inner pot and wait for few seconds till ghee heats up. Now add Hing (asafetida), methi dana (fenugreek seeds), cumin seeds and whole dry red chilies to hot ghee. Saute for few seconds till cumin seeds turn slightly golden. Add Ginger and green chili. Give it a good stir.

  5. Now slowly pour the besan mix into the inner pot. Give it a good stir. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and salt to taste. Give another good stir. Add the remaining 3 cups of water and adjust salt. Stir again. Save 1 cup of water for later.

  6. Now place the lid of the pot and rotate it clock-wise to lock it in place. Press CANCEL to cancel the SAUTE MODE setting.

  7. Set the FLOAT VALVE to VENTING. This will not build the pressure inside the pot and will keep releasing the pressure side by side.

  8. Press SOUP/BROTH Mode and set it on LESS. Make sure that the PRESSURE is also set to LESS. Set the timer for 15 minutes. 

  9. Please take the extra time into account that Instant-pot takes to become hot and kick in actual cooking. It is about 7-8 minutes pre-cooking. You should not use the hot water in this recipe or else besan in the recipe can thicken and become lumpy.

  10. After you hear the beep from the Instant-Pot, wait for few minutes. Now open the lid carefully. 

  11. The kadhi might seem saturated or concentrated. Take a stirring spoon or ladle and give it a good stir. Kadhi is ready. If it is too thick for you, add 1 cup of hot water, as desired and adjust the salt.

  12. If it is too thick for you, add 1-2 cups of hot water, as desired and adjust the salt. Put the instant pot on MORE SOUP MODE and bring it to a boil. 

Making Tadka for Kadhi

  1. Heat Ghee in a small pan. Lower the heat to lower medium and add hing+cumin seeds to the pan. Once the cumin seeds start crackling, lower the heat and add degi mirch or kashmiri mirch. Immediately switch off the heat. Add this tadka to Punjabi Kadhi.

Serving Suggestion

  1. Punjabi Kadhi is best served with Jeera Rice or Plain Basmati Rice. It is often relished with Parantha and naan as well. 

Isn’t that wonderful that you can cook such authentic recipe like PUNJABI KADHI in just 15 minutes? I have started making it more often now, since I do not have to babysit Kadhi anymore and to top that there is no more spilling or mess.

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

Instant Pot Punjabi Kadhi Recipe

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