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There are occasions when you are time-crunched or drained out of energy to cook an elaborate dish following the lengthy process. This is when your skills with pressure cooker cooking can come in handy. Pressure cooking retains the nutrients of the food, making it a healthier option. The high pressure and temperature in the cooker also break down the tough fibres of the food, making it easier to digest. Using a pressure cooker also saves time, reducing the cooking duration by up to 70%. Well, these are a few perks of using a pressure cooker. But, if you are puzzled about which Indian recipe to pick, here are seven suggestions.
Matar Pulao
It is another easy Indian recipe which needs minimal ingredients. Soak the rice ahead of cooking. Use fresh or frozen green peas or matar. Start the recipe by heating ghee, adding jeera, bay leaf and a choice of spices. Blend in the peas and rice, stir for a while, and add salt to taste and adequate water. Cover the pressure cooker lid and let it cook for a couple of whistles.
Rajma
Made with kidney beans, rajma is a staple curry in many Indian homes. A quick recipe can be prepared by using a pressure cooker. Instead of just boiling the rajma in a pressure cooker and tempering it with spices in a wok, one can skip the latter part and cook the entire recipe as a one-pot meal in a pressure cooker. Just ensure you cook it for a longer time on a medium flame after a couple of whistles.
Vegetable Biryani
When one talks about a one-pot-Indian meal, nothing can replicate the taste of vegetable biryani. It is one of the most straightforward and delicious recipes to cook in a pressure cooker, incorporating an array of vegetables and a medley of spices.
Khichdi
Khichdi cooked in a pressure cooker, Image Source: Myfoodstory.com
This can be your go-to Indian recipe to cook in a pressure cooker. There are several variations to the ingredients, ranging from rice, dalia, millet, and oats and blending any of these grains with lentils such as mung dal, masoor dal, tur dal and even kali dal. Begin by tempering with cumin seeds, ginger paste and chillies, and you may also add vegetables. Lastly, add the soaked dal-rice, season with salt and turmeric, add adequate water, and pressure cook the khichdi.
Dalma
Not in the mood to cook vegetables and dal separately? Make an Odiya dalma which brings the best of both worlds. Use vegetables such as potato, beans, eggplant, pumpkin, carrots, and bottle gourd to appease your taste buds and cook them along with toor dal in a pressure cooker. Relish it with a plate of hot steamed rice drizzled with ghee and this hearty dalma.
Chana Masala
You may have chana masala, a chickpea curry made with tomatoes, rice, or any of a variety of Indian flatbreads or fluffy bread. This vegetarian dish is satisfying despite its seeming simplicity. Use a pressure cooker to prepare this hearty dish to perfection. Since this curry hasn't a ton of masalas, it works well as a side dish. Remember to soak the chana or chickpeas in water overnight. This will speed up the cooking time.
Aloo Baingan Sabzi
Stop taking such a long time over the aloo baingan sabzi. Instead, dice some potatoes and brinjal and add them to some oil heated in a cooker with mustard seeds and curry leaves. Toss in some chilli, coriander, turmeric powder, and water, then close the lid. Prepare up to three whistles of food and relish it.
