Protein Rich Recipes | 26 Indian Legume Recipes in Instant Pot | A Roundup

This is the roundup of 26 Indian Protein Rich Recipes with Legumes prepared in Instant Pot. I chose my sub-theme as Legumes and Pulses from Indian states. In fact, I was posting legume and pulse-based recipes all through September.

These month-long marathons are fun, and as always you learn a lot. Even though I prepared all the recipes before September, the post drafting process and image editing process happened only in September. A Portland trip, a minor leg injury (I always injure myself every time I run), Navratri, Food Blogger Conference and as usual, work and life balance. I saw all these in September, and I SURVIVED. A big yayyyyyyy!

I tried around ten video recipes, and I am still learning how to handle steam and also the angle. :-) Also getting there with video editing too. A long way to go but this marathon did lay the firm foundation for it. Here is my YouTube channel link and you can find all the Instant Pot videos here.

Protein Rich Recipes in Instant Pot

Personally, I enjoyed this theme and my sub-theme as well. I was able to explore different Indian cuisine, and I learned a lot of interesting facts and of course recipes. The states that I missed in this theme were Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Chhattisgarh.

I found a few recipes from Chhattisgarh but went with other ones. And it’s a sad truth that I couldn’t find any lentil/legume-based recipes from Arunachala Pradesh and Tripura. I cannot claim that I did thorough research, so my quest continues.  Please let me know if you have any pointers.

I recently came across this biggest repository of Instant Pot recipes. I was amazed by the recipe varieties and how much you can do with Instant Pot. :-) Check it out here: Instant Pot Recipe Finder.

So here is the roundup of Instant Pot protein rich Indian legume and lentil recipes. Along with the Instant Pot method, all recipes include a stove top / pressure cooker method, too. Please check it out.

26 Indian Legume Protein Rich Recipes Roundup

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. 

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Instant Pot Sobji Dal | Sobji Diye Bhaja Muger Dal Recipe:

Instant Pot Sobji Dal / Sobji Diye Bhaja Muger Dal is a bengali style vegan & gluten-free dal recipe prepared with roasted moong dal and mixed vegetables.

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Instant Pot Trevti Dal | Gujarati Trevti Dal

Gujarati special no onion no garlic trevti dal prepared in Instant pot. A vegan and gluten free recipe with the delicate flavors of green chili, cilantro, and ginger

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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. 

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Instant Pot Mizo Dal

A simple mixed dal recipe from the land of Mizoram prepared with three lentils - moong dal, masoor dal and toor dal in Instant Pot.

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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.

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Instant Pot Betang Meh | Kidney Beans and Spinach Gravy

Betang Meh is a mild gravy/curry from the state of Nagaland prepared with kidney beans and spinach with the hint of ginger.

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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. 

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Instant Pot Dalma | Oriya Special Dalma Recipe

Instant Pot Dalma is an Oriya special and a simple dal prepared with mixed veggies and, of course, with split pigeon peas / toor dal.

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Instant Pot Channa Madra | Pahari Cuisine Special Channa Madra

A Himachali / Pahari Cuisine special - Channa Madra, a no onion no garlic recipe prepared with Chickpeas simmered in creamy & thick yogurt gravy.

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Instant Pot Matki Usal | Matki Chi Usal

A traditional Maharashtrian spicy stew prepared with sprouted moth beans and spiced up with the goda masala.

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Instant Pot Dal Sagga | Spinach and Lentils Gravy

This Bihari/Jharkhand style Dal Palak recipe popularly known as Dal Sagga and is prepared with spinach and mixed dals with the flavors of carom and cumin seeds.

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Instant Pot Kothalere Rondha Matidail | Assamese Dal with Jackfruit and Blackgram

Kothalere Rondha Matidail - Assamese Dal with Jackfruit and Blackgram - sweet and spicy special dal prepared with the unique blend of black gram, jackfruit, and raw papaya.

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Instant Pot Dal Bafla

This Instant Pot Dal Bafla is a traditional recipe from Madhya Pradesh that comprises bafla, baked wheat balls and delicious dal. The cooked wheat balls are usually crumbled and served with dal and ghee on top.

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Instant Pot Kwati | Mixed Bean Stew

Kwati - nutritious and flavorful mixed bean stew perfect during any season. Make this seven bean soup/stew well ahead for your work week or party/potluck!

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Instant Pot Ghugni | Black Chickpeas Stew

Bihari Special Ghugni - Black chickpeas stew prepared in Instant Pot. A simple and protein-rich stew perfect for the weeknight dinners.

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Instant Pot Rajma Gogji |Kashmiri Kidney Beans Turnip Curry

Rajma Gogji / Razma Shalgam - the no onion no garlic vegan version of the special winter recipe from the land of Kashmir prepared with Kashmiri red kidney beans and turnip. 

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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!

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Instant Pot Soya Thongba | A Manipuri Special Curry

A Manipuri special mild curry prepared with soy chunks, potatoes, and green peas. This milk-based gravy requires only minimal spices and goes well with rice, roti, and poori.

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Instant Pot Chanya Tonak | Goan Dry Peas Curry | Tondak

Goan curry prepared with fresh ground coconut masala and white peas in Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Hara Dhaniya Cholia | Cilantro Green Chickpeas Curry

Haryana special, green chickpeas curry with the delicate flavors of cilantro prepared in instant pot, popularly known as Hara Dhaniya Cholia. 

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Instant Pot Daineiiong | Meghalaya Style Dal with Sesame Seeds

Daineiiong - Meghalaya style dal prepared with lentils (I used brown masoor dal and toor dal) and black sesame seeds made in Instant Pot.

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Instant Pot Dal Fry | Dhaba Style Dal Fry

Dhaba Style Dal Fry - the popular Punjabi Dhaba style dal fry prepared with mixed lentils, dried fenugreek and assorted spices in Instant Pot. 

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Instant Pot Rajasthani Dal Dhokli

Rajasthani no onion no garlic version of dal dhokli - Indian version of wheat pasta simmered in lentil sauce. 

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Instant Pot Gahat Phaanu | Horsegram Kale Stew | Garhwali Recipes

A popular Garhwali lentil recipe, Gahat ki Phanu prepared with horse gram and kale/mustard greens.

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Instant Pot Sultani Dal

A Mughalai influenced royal and rich smoky flavored dal prepared with split pigeon peas, yogurt, milk and cream, butter and of course ghee.

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