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    Home » Recipe Roundups » 25+ Easy Instant Pot South Indian Recipes

    25+ Easy Instant Pot South Indian Recipes

    Posted on September 12, 2019 · Last Updated on March 13, 2020 · By Srividhya G · 2 Comments

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    A list of 26 recipes from South Indian cuisine that you can make in your electric pressure cooker or in Instant Pot. Right from sambar, dal varieties to biryanis, pulavs and sweet, I have it all for you.  Check out the fabulous collection of Instant Pot South Indian Recipes!

    Instant Pot:

    The electric pressure cooker has become a part and parcel of modern-day kitchens. This blog needs no introduction about my love for Instant Pot. I love it so much and can you believe that I have two Instant Pot? And yes, I use them both regularly. 

    If you are new to my blog and wondering what an Instant Pot is? Let me explain. Instant Pot is a convenient multi-use, programmable smart electric pressure cooker.  As I mentioned on my Walnut Kheer post, the main advantage with Instant Pot is you don’t need to babysit. No turning off the heat and easy pressure is quite easy as well. It is convenient, energy-efficient as well. Once you start using it, you won’t stop. 

    My Cookbooks | Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook

    If you are looking for global vegetarian recipes, then check out my Instant Pot Vegetarian Cookbook! The book is all about 75 healthy vegetarian recipes from around the world all made in Instant Pot. 

    I have dedicated chapters for vegetables and sides, soups, beans and legumes, rice and pasta, other grains, and desserts – all eggless. Each and every recipe comes with nutrition information as well. So it is easy for you to count the calories. Please do check out the book on Amazon.instant pot vegetarian cookbook

    South Indian Recipes:

    Discover the diverse and delicious taste of South India. With 75 recipes, this cookbook lets you explore the rarely-tasted regional cuisines of India’s Southern states.

    Order your copy today! Click here to order.

    The Essential South Indian Book Cover

    Without any further ado, here is the list of Instant Pot South Indian Recipes.

    Soups:

    Instant Pot Tomato Charu with Onions
    Soothing and comforting Andhra / Telangana special tomato-onion charu recipe prepared in Instant Pot with garlic tempering.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Mint Rasam with Masoor Dal
    South Indian special Rasam recipe prepared in Instant Pot. Instant Pot Mint Rasam with Masoor Dal
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Mint Rasam with Masoor Dal
    Instant Pot Ulava Charu Recipe | Horsegram Lentil Soup
    The traditional rasam/soup from Andhra/Telangana prepared with horsegram lentils/Kollu.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Ulava Charu Recipe | Horsegram Lentil Soup

    Sambar & Rice Accompaniments:

    Instant Pot Mixed Vegetable Sambar
    Instant Pot Mixed Vegetable Sambar is a simple Tamil Nadu-style mixed vegetable sambar/lentil stew. It is healthy and absolutely delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Mashed Green Gram Dal | Pachai Payaru Masiyal
    A vegan, gluten-free, no onion no garlic protein-rich mashed green gram dal prepared in instant pot, popularly known as pachai payaru masiyal in Tamil. 
    Check out this recipe
    green mung beans curry in white bowl
    Instant Pot Avarekalu Huli Saaru | Hyacinth beans curry
    The no onion no garlic and the instant pot version of a Karnataka special, mild coconut-based gravy prepared with field beans/hyacinth beans. 
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Pesaru Pappu Charu | Munakkaya Pesaru Pappu Charu
    This Munakkaya Instant Pot Pesaru Pappu Charu is a delicious tiffin accompaniment from Andhra/Telangana prepared with moong dal and drumsticks.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Olan | Onam Sadya Recipe
    Kerala Sadya special recipe Olan  - the rich, mild and creamy coconut milk stew with the goodness of black-eyed peas/cowpeas, red and white pumpkin. 
    Check out this recipe
    olan feature
    Instant Pot Dosakaya Pappu | Yellow Cucumber Dal
    This Instant Pot Dosakaya Pappu or Yellow Cucumber Dal is a flavorful lentil curry prepared with split pigeon peas and yellow cucumber - so comforting!
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Kadappa | Kumbakonam Kadappa
    The delicious Kumbakonam Kadappa / Potato and Moong Dal Gravy or Stew - a famous regional recipe from Tamil Nadu prepared in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe

    Dals:

    Instant Pot Tomato Pappu | Tomato Dal
    A simple Andhra style dal prepared with split pigeon peas and tomatoes in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Vegetarian Dalcha | Tender Jackfruit and Lentils Curry
    Vegan curry with tender jackfruit and lentils made in Instant Pot! The vegetarian version of the Hyderabadi Dalcha with raw/unripe/tender jackfruit.
    Check out this recipe
    tender jackfruit curry in brasswares
    Instant Pot Kerala Parippu Curry
    Kerala Parippu Curry - A delicious and a simple dal prepared in the instant pot with small yellow lentils or the moong dal and with the fresh ground coconut-cumin paste.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Kerala Parippu Curry - Closeup on One of the Bowls with Chili Pepper on the Side

    Vegetables & Sides:

    Instant Pot Vegetable Kurma | Kuruma | Korma
    A delicious South Indian Style kurma with vegetables and fresh ground coconut masala with the flavors fennel seeds - a delectable side for chapati and poori.
    Check out this recipe
    Sodhi Kuzhambu | Vegan Stew with Potatoes and Moringa Pods
    Sodhi Kuzhambu - Rich and creamy vegan stew with the goodness of coconut milk, potatoes, and moringa pods prepared in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Green Beans Stir-Fry | Green Beans Poriyal
    Simple yet delicious, tender and crunchy green beans stir-fry made in Instant Pot with minimal ingredients. This vegan stir-fry with the flavors of coconut and coconut oil is a perfect rice accompaniment.
    Check out this recipe
    green beans poriyal in claypot
    Instant Pot Chow Chow Kootu | Chayote Gravy without Coconut
    Moong dal and chayote squash gravy prepared with fresh ground cumin and poppy seed masala without any coconut in the Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    Butter Beans Masala Curry | Butter Beans Pirattal
    A lip-smacking Butter Beans Masala Curry with the fennel seeds flavor. This delicious curry is an excellent side for your rice or roti and also a perfect mid-morning or evening snack.
    Check out this recipe

    Variety Rice | Biryani | Pulao:

    Ambur Vegetable Biryani | Instant Pot Ambur Biryani
    The vegetarian version of the lip-smackingly delicious Ambur biryani made in Instant Pot with plant and dairy-based protein - white peas and paneer
    Check out this recipe
    instant pot ambur veg biryani recipe
    Gongura Pickle Pulav | Instant Pot Recipe
    Gongura Pickle Pulav - A tangy, spicy and lip-smackingly delicious pulav with gongura pickle made in Instant Pot.
    Check out this recipe
    gongura pickle pulav in a handi
    Ulutham Paruppu Sadham | Black Urad Dal Pulav
    A simple and a nutritious pulav with black urad dal, rice and coconut milk made in Instant Pot. Here is my take on the traditional Ulutham Sadham / Black Gram Lentils Rice without onion and garlic.
    Check out this recipe
    ulutham soru in a white ceramic bowl
    Brinji Rice | Instant Pot Vegetable Brinji Rice
    A flavorful rice recipe with exotic Indian spices and vegetables cooked in coconut milk. Here is the instant pot version of the famous veg brinji.
    Check out this recipe
    Varagu Arisi Kootanchoru | Instant Pot Millet Kootanchoru
    Instant Pot Kodo Millet Kootanchoru or Kadamba Saadam - A Tirunelveli special mixed vegetables and lentil rice recipe with kodo millet or varagu arisi.
    Check out this recipe
    millet kootanchoru in a lunch box and brassware

    Sweets:

    Instant Pot Kalkandu Sadam | Kalkandu Pongal
    Instant Pot Kalkandu Sadam is a festival special sweet rice recipe prepared with sugar candy, rice, and milk, popularly known as Kalkandu Sadam or Kalkandu Pongal.
    Check out this recipe
    square image of kalkandu pongal served in clay pot
    Instant Pot Hayagreeva Maddi | Udupi Special Hayagreeva Maddi Recipe
    Hayagreeva Maddi Recipe | Channa Dal Halwa - A traditional Udupi dessert prepared with Bengal gram dal, jaggery, and ghee.
    Check out this recipe
    Instant Pot Hayagreeva Maddi served in a cute bowl
    Instant Pot Green Gram Sweet Sundal | Patchai Payaru Sweet Sundal
    A nutritious sweet stir-fry made with green mung beans and jaggery without any oil. A perfect sweet neivediyam/offering for any festive occasion.
    Check out this recipe

     

     

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    1. Sudha says

      March 14, 2022 at 9:51 am

      Excellent recipes!!!please send more with different vegetables.
      Sudha Pajwani

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      • Srividhya G says

        March 16, 2022 at 5:17 pm

        Sure. Will do. Thanks

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