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    • Chicken Biryani served in 2 bowls with raita and lemon wedges
      Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
    • paneer and vegetable biryani served in 3 bowls with raita
      Instant Pot Vegetable & Paneer Biryani
    • Butter Chicken served with rice and naan
      Instant Pot Butter Chicken
    • homemade ghee in a glass jar
      How to Make Ghee
    • Shrimp Biryani with potatoes served in a large platter.
      Instant Pot Shrimp Biryani
    • quinoa dosa served with chutney, potatoes and sambar
      Quinoa Dosa

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    Hi, I'm Archana! former software engineer, now a full-time blogger. I launched Ministry of Curry with the vision of preserving my family's stories and recipes while making cooking simple and fun for novice and expert cooks alike. I am the author of the Amazon best-seller book - "The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook"

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    • asparagus stir fry with roti
      Asparagus Stir Fry Subzi
    • green beans poriyal served with roti, salad, shrikhand, masala
      Beans Poriyal | Green Beans Stir Fry
    • air fried green beans served with sliced lemon
      Air Fryer Green Beans
    • red wine and beet risotto in a white bowl
      Instant Pot Beet Risotto
    • Saffron Risotto, garnished with parmesan cheese and saffron served in 2 white bowls. A plate of grated parmesan cheese on the side, with few srings of thyme and a spoon.
      The Best Instant Pot Saffron Risotto
    • rhubarb almond cake with powdered sugar and candied orange slices
      Rhubarb, Orange and Cardamom Cake
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    • spinach chilla served with chutney and pickle
      Spinach Chilla with Oats and Masoor Dal
    • stacked Jalapeño Cheese Samosa Twists on a platter.
      Jalapeño Cheese Samosa Twists
    • mango chutney served with palak thepla
      Mango Chutney (Tangy, Sweet, and Spicy!)
    • chicken tikka masala in a white bowl
      Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala (Stovetop)

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    Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

    This one-pot meal is made of fragrant basmati rice, tender spiced chicken, and caramelized onions, and it can be cooked in less than an hour!

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    Instant Pot Recipes

    • protein oats khichdi served with pickle and greek yogurt
      Quick Instant Pot Khichdi with Protein Oats
    • kala chana nu shak served in a white bowl.
      Kala Chana Curry (Gujarati Rasawala Chana)
    • Khichdi served with pickle
      Easy Khichdi {Perfect for Cozy Evenings or Recovery Days}
    • Dal Bukhara served in a kadai with dollop of butter
      Dal Bukhara (Creamy with Smokey Tandoor Flavor!)

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    Indian Cooking Basics 101

    • chai masala next to whole spices and cup of chai
      Homemade Chai Masala
    • Homemade Biryani Masala
    • cashew cream dripping from a spoon into a glass bottle
      Cashew Cream
    • chana masala spic mix in a bowl
      Chana Masala Spice Blend | Chole Masala Powder
    • sambar masala in a black bowl
      Sambar Powder | Homemade Sambar Masala
    • triangle parathas
      Plain Parathas | Indian flatbreads
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    Air Fryer Recipes

    • gluten free jeera butter biscuit in a white plate
      Jeera Puri-Inspired Bagel Bites (Gluten-Free & Easy!)
    • chilli tofu in a white bowl garnished with sesame seeds
      Chilli Tofu {Bold Flavors, Light Twist}
    • Tandoori Wings served with yogurt
      Tandoori chicken wings (Oven & Air Fryer Recipe)
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      20+ Air Fryer Indian Recipes

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    Lentil Recipes

    • whole masoor dal served alongside basmati rice
      Whole Masoor Dal
    • crispy dosa served with sambar, chutney and spicy potatoes
      Crispy Dosa with Homemade Batter
    • sambar served in a bowl alongside idli
      Sambar | Instant Pot & Stovetop Recipe
    • spinach dal served with rice and pickle in a white bowl
      Instant Pot Spinach Dal
    • khichdi served in a white bowl with yogurt and pickles
      Pav Bhaji Khichdi
    • Mung Dal Chilla served with chutney and pickle
      Moong Dal Chilla

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    Low Carb

    • chicken seekh kebab served with laccha pyaaz over basmati rice
      Speedy Indian Chicken Seekh Kebabs (Sheet Pan)
    • mushroom soup served in three white bowls
      Mushroom Soup (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
    • broccoli cheddar soup served in two white bowls with bread on the side
      Broccoli Cheddar Soup
    • chicken korma in s white bowl with rice and naan
      Instant Pot Chicken Korma

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    Breakfast & Brunch

    • Dudhi Chilla served with chutney and pickle
      Dudhi Dhirde | Dudhi Pudla | Lauki Chilla
    • fig jam in a jar with fresh figs on the side
      Easy Fig Jam
    • Muthiya garnished with cilantro and freshly grated coconut.
      Muthiya Recipe (Dudhi Methi Muthia)
    • besan chilla served with cilantro mint chutney and pickles
      Besan Chilla
    • photo collage of indian breakfast recipes
      30+ Best Indian Breakfast Recipes
    • masala chai served with biscuits
      Masala Chai
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    Soup Recipes

    • sweet corn soup in a white bowl garnished with scallions
      Sweet Corn Soup
    • minestrone soup served in two white bowls
      Minestrone Soup
    • mushroom barley soup served in 3 white bowls
      Instant Pot Mushroom Barley soup
    • three white bowls with tortellini soup
      Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
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    Vegetarian Recipes

    • garlic naan on a platter
      Quick Indian-Style Naan Without Yeast
    • Authentic Indian Naan Recipe
    • thandai phirni served in bowls
      Thandai Phirni - Creamy, Chilled & Packed with Flavor!
    • Kashmiri Pulao garnished with nuts and fruits
      Kashmiri Pulao {Nutty, Fruity, and Fragrant}
    • fasting thalipeeth served with peanut chutney
      Sabudana Thalipeeth (Crispy, Flavorful, Perfect for Fasting Days)
    • Dabeli in a serving platter garnished with sev, cilantro, pomegranates and peanuts
      Dabeli

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      Desserts

      • oats laddu in a white platter
        Oats Pistachio Laddu
      • malai laddus garnished with pistachios and rose petals.
        Quick & Easy Malai Laddu {5 Ingredients}
      • carrot halwa cheesecake jars
        Gajar Halwa Cheesecake Jars {Easy Indian Fusion Dessert}
      • heart shaped gujiya bites garnished with pistachios.
        Gujiya Hearts (Flaky, Fun, and Full of Flavor!)
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      Drinks

      • Pomegranate Mojito {Sweet, Tangy, and Ready to Wow!}
      • mango thandai served in 2 glasses topped with diced mango and saffron
        Mango Thandai
      • Thandai served in 4 cups garnished with rose petals and pistachios
        Thandai
      • pomegranate spritzer garnished with roasemary and lime
        Pomegranate Rose Spritz
      • pouring ginger chai in two glass cups
        Ginger Tea {Adrak Wali Chai}
      • kadha in two glass cups
        Kadha
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