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    Home » Instant Pot Recipes » Instant Pot Kale Stir Fry

    Instant Pot Kale Stir Fry

    Posted on March 11, 2017 · Last Updated on May 5, 2023 · By Srividhya G · 24 Comments

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    Today I am going to share yet another nutritious stir-fry recipe – Instant Pot Kale Stir Fry. This kale stir fry with shallots is not only rice and roti accompaniment but also a perfect side salad for pasta and pizza. If you are not comfortable with raw kale, then this stir-fry is perfect bet for you to get acquired to its taste.

    I have posted smoothies with kale and also kale chips. But never used in dals and stir-fry. Last time when we visited Preethi’s place, she served kale chole. :-) It was a unique combination but we liked it, and that’s when I decided to use it in Indian cooking too. As we love the kale chips, I thought of preparing stir fry / dry curry first. I tried it right away with simple spices. Then gave it a try in IP and now this has become a staple and a keeper recipe for sure. :-)

    I always prefer baby kale as it’s comparatively tender than the regular kale and taste wise it’s mild. Nutritionally, they are pretty much the same. Coming to the nutrition point, kale is known for its lutein content which is very much required for eye health. Kale’s glucosinolates lend comprehensive support for the body’s detoxification system and needless to say about Vitamin K, A and C content in kale. No wonder kale is one among the nutrient dense food in the earth. :-)

    Here comes the simple Instant pot kale stir fry recipe.

      KaleShallotsStirFry

    Ingredients

    • Oil – 2 tsps
    • Mustard Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds – 2 tsp
    • Red Chili Powder – ½ tsp
    • Turmeric Powder – ¼ tsp
    • Salt – 1 tsp
    • Shallots – 5
    • Baby Kale – 10 oz packet
    • Water – 2 tbsps

    Prep Work:

    • Wash the kale and remove the hard stems if any.
    • Peel the shallots and chop them.

    Steps:

    • Set the Instant Pot in sauté mode. And once it’s hot, add the oil.
    • Then add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
    • As they start to splutter add the chopped shallots and cook it for a couple of minutes.

    • Now add the kale, turmeric powder, and half the salt.

    • Sprinkle some water and mix well. (I know its hard to mix 10 oz. Kale in that pot. Just mix as much as you can)
    • Now change the Instant Pot mode to Manual / Pressure Cook and set the cooking time for 1 minute. 
    • Once the steaming is done and as soon as the IP beeps, quickly and carefully release the pressure.

    • Once the pressure is all gone, open the lid and set it to saute mode again.
    • Now add the remaining salt and red chili powder and mix well.

    • Let it cook in saute mode for 2 to 3 minutes, and that’s it.

    Healthy Kale stir fry is ready.

    InstantPotKaleStirFry

    Notes:

    • Stove Top Method:
    • Heat a pan or kadai and add oil. Once the oil is hot, do the tempering and add the kale and dry spices. Sprinkle water and cover and cook for 2 minutes until the kale shrinks and becomes tender. Make you are stirring it frequently. Then remove the lid and cook until the water is all evaporated.
    • Instead of red chili powder, dried red chilies can be used too. For this measure, 3 to 4 red chilies would be sufficient.
    • You can add the salt after the steaming process. When I first tried this in IP, I added salt and spices before steaming and realized that it didn’t mix properly. So I started to follow this way.
    • Two to three cloves of garlic can be included too.
    • Spices of your choice can be added. For my kale chips, I added sambar powder, so for this stir fry, you can add curry powder or sambar powder. This recipe is just a basic version.
    • Adjust salt and spice as per your preference.

    InstantPotKaleStirFry

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    Instant Pot Kale Stir Fry

    Indian style kale stir fry with shallots prepared in Instant Pot.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time15 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: rice accompaniment, sides
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 84kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 2 tsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
    • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
    • ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 5 Shallots
    • 10 oz Baby Kale
    • 2 tbsp Water

    Instructions

    Prep Work

    • Wash the kale and remove the hard stems if any.
    • Peel the shallots and chop them.

    Steps

    • Set the Instant Pot in sauté mode. And once it’s hot, add the oil.
    • Then add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
    • As they start to splutter add the chopped shallots and cook it for a couple of minutes.
    • Now add the kale, turmeric powder, and half the salt.
    • Sprinkle some water and mix well. (I know it hard to mix 10 oz. Kale in that pot. Just mix as much as you can)
    • Now change the Instant Pot mode to Manual / Pressure Cook mode and set the cooking time for 1 minute. 
    • Once the steaming is done and as soon as the IP beeps, quickly and carefully release the pressure.
    • Once the pressure is all gone, open the lid and set it to saute mode again.
    • Now add the remaining salt and red chili powder and mix well.
    • Let it cook in saute mode for 2 to 3 minutes, and that’s it.
    • Healthy Kale stir fry is ready.

    Notes

    • Stove Top Method: Heat a pan or kadai and add oil. Once the oil is hot, do the tempering and add the kale and dry spices. Sprinkle water and cover and cook for 2 minutes until the kale shrinks and become tender. Make you are stirring it frequently. Then remove the lid and cook until the water is all evaporated.
    • Instead of red chili powder, dried red chilies can be used too. For this measure, 3 to 4 red chilies would be sufficient.
    • You can add the salt after the steaming process. When I first tried this in IP, I added salt and spices before steaming and realized that it didn’t mix properly. So I started to follow this way.
    • Two to three cloves of garlic can be included too.
    • Spices of your choice can be added. For my kale chips, I added sambar powder, so for this stir fry, you can add curry powder or sambar powder. This recipe is just a basic version.
    • Adjust salt and spice as per your preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 618mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 7167IU | Vitamin C: 88mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 2mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Comments

    1. Pavani says

      March 29, 2017 at 5:44 pm

      Such a nutritious and delicious kale stir fry.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 30, 2017 at 8:50 am

        Yup. Thanks

        Reply
    2. usha says

      March 25, 2017 at 2:28 pm

      I should try steam option for stir fries. Stir fry looks vibrant and makes a great side dish with any cuisine

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 27, 2017 at 8:56 am

        Thanks Usha. Please do try the steam version, you will love it.

        Reply
    3. Harini-Jaya R says

      March 22, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Lovely one. These days, we have become fans of baby kale. I should try this one too.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 23, 2017 at 7:52 am

        I too prefer baby kale. Thanks Harini.

        Reply
    4. Mireille Roc (@ChefMireille) says

      March 21, 2017 at 10:09 am

      what a healthy and simple side dish!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 21, 2017 at 2:17 pm

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    5. themadscientsist says

      March 18, 2017 at 3:48 am

      Yummy stirfry. Now I too want to check the instapot. :D

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 18, 2017 at 9:05 am

        :-) Thanks

        Reply
    6. ranjaniskitchen says

      March 16, 2017 at 11:51 am

      Such a healthy recipe made in nice way..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 17, 2017 at 8:03 am

        Thanks Ranjani and welcome to my space.

        Reply
    7. Allie R Taylor says

      March 15, 2017 at 8:27 am

      What a delicious stir fry! I love the mustard seeds, a nice flavor pop!

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 16, 2017 at 9:11 am

        Thanks Allie.

        Reply
    8. Rajani says

      March 14, 2017 at 8:14 pm

      I use kale for kootu and a stir fry like this. But I don’t use it a lot in my cooking honestly ?

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 16, 2017 at 9:07 am

        I use it in smoothies.. just recently started trying it in Indian cooking.

        Reply
    9. Sandhiya says

      March 13, 2017 at 1:18 pm

      Again a simple and healthy stir fry.Never tried kale this way. will give it a try.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 14, 2017 at 7:41 am

        Please do Sandhiya. You will definitely love it. :-) Thanks

        Reply
    10. Srivalli Jetti says

      March 13, 2017 at 2:31 am

      Hhaha..instead of stir fry theme, this should have been instant pot theme..:)..yet another interesting one to read about..

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 13, 2017 at 8:05 am

        Yup.. ;-) ;-) Love the gadget to the core.

        Reply
    11. Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 12, 2017 at 7:46 pm

      Instapot is magical. I never explored it just using it for cooking rice.. u r inspiring me

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 13, 2017 at 8:10 am

        yeah ma.. I use it other than for preparing rice.. ;-) ;-) you should try other stuff vids.

        Reply
    12. Priya Suresh says

      March 12, 2017 at 6:50 am

      Looks like you cant live without your IP.. Healthy stir fry again. Love to have with a bowl of rice and papads.

      Reply
      • Srividhya G says

        March 12, 2017 at 9:05 am

        Oh yeah very true Priya. One more IP recipe coming today… ;-)

        Reply
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