A stovetop pressure cooker is one of the most commonly used cookware in an Indian kitchen. Here are easy and tasty 30 pressure cooker recipes for everyday Indian meals .

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I must say Indian cooking and stovetop pressure cooker are so incomplete without each other. The pressure cooker is one such cookware which travels with Indians, all over the globe. Needless to say, after modernisation, it is one of the most commonly used cookware in our kitchens.

It saves a lot of time in the kitchen and is an assured method of uniform cooking the complex proteins. Otherwise, the same can take hours on a gas stove to get cooked.

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By pressure cooker I mean the traditional, stovetop pressure cooker with a whistle mechanism and not the electric pressure cooker or an Instant Pot . You can read my detailed post about Instant Pot vs Pressure Cooker .

We can’t think of planning everyday meals without tried and tested popular pressure cooker recipes .

Here are my quick and easy 30 pressure cooker recipes.

Indian Dal Recipes for Pressure Cooker

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Restaurant-style makhani dal cooked in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

A delicious North India-style arhar dal recipe for pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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Moradabadi Moong Ki Dal in a Pressure cooker. Get Recipe

Gurudwara Style Langar wali maa ki dal. Get Recipe

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This everyday masoor dal is one of the best pressure cooker recipes. Get Recipe

Sookhi Urad Dal is a lunchtime staple in every Punjabi household. Get Recipe

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This is a no onion, no garlic Rajasthani Panchratan Dal Recipe. Get Recipe

Nutritious and delicious Palak Chana Dal. Get Recipe

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Creamy Mughlai Style Shahi Urad Dal. Get Recipe

Indian Khichdi and Pulao Recipes

Veg Pulao that gets ready in under 30 minutes in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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Palak Khichdi with a delicious garlicky twist. Get Recipe

This chana dal pulao comes together quickly in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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One pot, healthy millet khichdi with veggies. Get Recipe

Restaurant style masala khichdi with a delicious tadka. Get Recipe

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Makar Sankranti Special Urad Dal Khichdi in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

Dalia or fada ni khichdi with vegetables. Get Recipe

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Healthy one-pot oats khichdi cooked in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

Dal Khichdi is an ultimate Indian comfort food. Get Recipe

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Everyday Indian Comfort Food

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Pressure cooker matar paneer is one of the easiest Indian curries. Get Recipe

Delhi-style vegan, zero oil chana masala recipe . Get Recipe

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Delhi Style matar kulcha cooked in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

Easy and tasty vegetable sambar recipe. Get Recipe

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This kala chana recipe is a pressure cooker-friendly one-pot wonder. Get Recipe

Rajma Masala cooks best in a stovetop pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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Pressure cooker is the best choice to cook kamal kakdi ki sabji. Get Recipe

This mutton keema curry cooks perfectly in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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Dahi Lauki Ki Sabji is a sattvic-style bottled gourd curry. Get Recipe

This broken wheat upma recipe is made for pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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Indian Dessert Recipes

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Eggless Ragi Cake in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

Grandma style sweet porridge in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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Quick gajar halwa in a pressure cooker. Get Recipe

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This is a sweet and spicy Asian style peanut sauce that you can make in 20 minutes. It is perfect for dipping spring rolls, satay, or even as a salad dressing.

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes

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  • Ingredients You’ll Need
  • How To Make Peanut Sauce
  • Peanut Sauce Usage Ideas
  • Spicy Peanut Sauce Recipe

This Thai-style sweet and spicy peanut butter dipping sauce is a delightful addition to any meal.

Its rich, complex flavours will elevate your salads, grilled meats, rice and ramen bowls, or stir fries like nothing else.

The perfectly harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, salty, and sour elements creates a flavour profile that’s both exciting and comforting.

Recipe Highlights

  • its a vegan sauce
  • does not contain gluten
  • requires no cooking at all
  • perfectly meal prep friendly
  • it takes less than 20 minutes
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Ingredients You’ll Need

To make this delectable peanut sauce, you’ll need the following ingredients:

  • Creamy peanut butter preferably unsweetened. It is the base of the sauce, providing creaminess and a nutty flavour.
  • Light to medium soy sauce adds a salty umami depth to the sauce.
  • Rice Vinegar contributes a tangy acidity to balance the sweetness.
  • Fresh lime juice brightens up the flavours.
  • Sweetener: Add honey/maple syrup/brown sugar/jaggery for a touch of sweetness.
  • Chilli Paste or Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce for the heat. Adjust based on your spice preference.
  • Chilli Flakes or Gochujang Chilli Powder
  • Sesame Oil for that savoury flavour.
  • Garlic and Ginger for a warm, savoury, spicy note
  • Water or coconut milk to get blend the peanut sauce and get the desired consistency.

How To Make Peanut Sauce

Prepare the Ingredients :

  • Start by gathering all your ingredients.
  • Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  • Squeeze the fresh lime juice.

Combine the Base Ingredients :

  • In a blender or food processor with blade attachment, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, sweetener, chilli paste and powder.
  • Pulse until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
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Add Lime Juice :

  • Add lime juice and water or coconut milk.
  • Pulse for few seconds one last time to get a silky, smooth, saucy consistency.
  • Taste the peanut sauce and add more sweetener, soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for acidity, or chilli flakes for heat.
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Adjust Consistency :

  • Depending on your desired consistency, add water or coconut milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the perfect thickness. The sauce should be smooth and pourable but not too runny
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Peanut Sauce Usage Ideas

  • Spring Rolls : This peanut butter dipping sauce pairs wonderfully with fresh or fried spring rolls . The combination of crispy vegetables, rice paper, and the spicy peanut sauce is irresistible.
  • Satay : Use it as a dipping sauce for chicken , beef, or tofu satay. The nutty and spicy flavours complement the grilled skewers perfectly.
  • Vegetable Platter : Serve the sauce as a dip for fresh vegetables like cucumber, bell peppers, carrots, and celery for a healthy grazing platter.
  • Salad Dressing : Thin out the sauce with a bit more water or lime juice and drizzle it over Chinese chicken salad as a dressing.
  • Noodle Bowls : Toss it with cooked Pad Thai noodles , add your choice of protein and vegetables for a quick and satisfying meal.

More Dipping Sauce Recipes

  • Chilli Oil
  • Hummus
  • Baba Ganoush
  • Spicy Mango Dip
  • Creamy Chilli Corn Dip
  • Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Greek Cucumber Sauce
  • Roasted Red Pepper Dip
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Ingredients

  • ▢ 1 Cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • ▢ 4 tablespoon light soy sauce
  • ▢ 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • ▢ 2 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon red chilli paste
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon brown sugar or jaggery powder
  • ▢ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ▢ 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • ▢ ¼ Cup water or coconut milk

Instructions

  • In a blender or food processor with blade attachment, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, sweetener, chilli paste and powder. Pulse until the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
  • Add lime juice and water or coconut milk.
  • Pulse for few seconds one last time to get a silky, smooth, saucy consistency.
  • Taste the peanut sauce and add more sweetener, soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for acidity, or chilli flakes for heat.
  • Store sweet and spicy peanut sauce in the fridge for 1 week.

Recipe Notes:

  • Spice Level : Adjust the amount of chilli paste to suit your spice tolerance. Start with less and add more as needed. Consistency : The sauce can thicken over time. If you’re making it ahead, you may need to add a bit more water or coconut milk before serving. Storage : Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir well before each use. Depending on your desired consistency , add water or coconut milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach the perfect thickness. The sauce should be smooth and pourable but not too runny. You can use crunchy peanut butter also for making the sauce. Use tamari or coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.

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