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Here’s a list of Pakistani Instant Pot recipes that are easy-to-make, healthy (I count real food as healthy), and 100% delicious!
This roundup includes a beautiful mix of tested-and-perfected Instant Pot recipes: mostly curries, a couple of pulao recipes, and one of my favorite desserts. Most of these are common household Pakistani and North Indian recipes, though I’ve included a couple of mainstream ones (I couldn’t leave Butter Chicken out with a clear conscience). This is a growing list, so I’d recommend you bookmark it for whenever you need Instant Pot inspiration.
Before we begin, here’s the Instant Pot I use to make all these recipes: (affiliate link) If you are still on the fence about it, I hope this recipe roundup will convince you that you can’t live without one!
If you try any of these recipes, I’d love for you to leave a comment on the recipe and let me know how you liked it! If you’re on Instagram, snap a photo and tag me so I can see. I always love hearing from you!
Enjoy!
Maash Ki Daal - Urad Dal (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
Maash ki Daal, or sukhi (dry) split urad dal, may not be mainstream, but it’s beloved by all who’ve tried it. This recipe makes it in the traditional Pakistani and Punjabi way – dry, as in firm, but cooked through – and adorned with delicate slivers of ginger and warming green chili peppers.
Easy Shami Kebab (Instant Pot and Stovetop)
Shami kebabs are tender beef patties filled with yellow split peas (chana dal), onion, ground spices, and herbs, then dipped in eggs and pan-fried. These kebabs are kid-friendly, naturally gluten-free, and so wholesome! This easy recipe makes a large batch to enjoy some now, and freeze the rest for later!
Authentic Instant Pot Chicken Curry
This Authentic Indian/Pakistani Instant Pot Chicken Curry recipe includes bone-in chicken and potatoes and requires just 30 minutes of prep time. It has simple ingredients, minimal chopping, and no complicated steps!
Easy Instant Pot Nihari (Pakistani Beef Stew)
Learn how to make classic Pakistani beef Nihari in the Instant Pot. This quick and easy recipe gives all the authentic flavor in 30 minutes of prep time!
Instant Pot Chicken Pulao (25 Minute Prep!) + Video
Pulao, or pilaf, is a delicately flavored rice dish popular in Pakistani and Indian cooking. This Instant Pot Chicken Pulao recipe requires just 25 minutes of prep time and results in tender boneless chicken and perfectly cooked rice.
Instant Pot Kadhi Pakora
Instead of hours over the stove, this classic Punjabi-style Kadhi Pakora needs 30 minutes in the Instant Pot. This recipe uses accessible ingredients and a fuss-free method yet remains true to the traditional Pakistani and North Indian flavors.
Instant Pot Keema Lobia (Ground Beef & Black Eyed Peas Curry)
This Keema Lobia (ground beef & black-eyed peas curry) is an easy, dump-and-go Instant Pot keema recipe that I learned from my mother-in-law. It’s a lesser-known combination, but one that I had to share because of its ease and unique taste.
Instant Pot Carrot Halwa (Gajar ka Halwa)
This authentic Instant Pot Carrot Halwa recipe is made in the traditional Pakistani & Indian style but without hours of active time over the stove. So comforting, naturally gluten-free, and only requires 6 ingredients!
Instant Pot Red Lentil Dal
This Instant Pot Split Red Lentil (Masoor) Dal curry is a quick, easy, and authentic Pakistani/North Indian-style dal recipe. It’s naturally gluten-free, vegetarian (or optional vegan), and cooks within minutes!
Instant Pot Goat & Bell Pepper Curry (Pakistani-Style Mutton)
This easy Instant Pot Goat and Bell Pepper curry is a Pakistani-style mutton recipe that requires little prep time and minimal ingredients you probably have on hand! It’s perfectly spiced, a little tart, and full of flavor.
Instant Pot Chana Pulao (Chickpea Pilaf) - 20 minute Prep!
This Instant Pot Pakistani Chana Pulao is easy, flavorful, and it takes less than 20 minutes of total prep time! Perfect for a weeknight dinner yet elegant enough for guests. Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian!
Instant Pot Butter Chicken (Easy & Authentic)
This tried-and-tested Instant Pot Butter Chicken recipe is easy to prepare yet yields an authentic, deep flavor and tender chicken
Thank you for sharing such wonderful dishes with us! I see your dishes are simple and easy to cook. I like the images you have used in this wonderful post. I will add all the above recipes to my food repertoire.
Thank you, Supriya!