Lentils and beans are perfect to make creamy dals and delicious curries including the quintessential Indian soul food, Chana Masala. Using the Instant Pot to make these recipes packs in hours of slow-cooked bold flavors in minutes. Serve them with parathas or rice for a satisfying meal the whole family will enjoy. Enter your email & I’ll send it to your inbox. Plus, get great new recipes from me every week! By submitting this form, you consent to receive emails from Minstry of Curry Here in the US, I always keep my kitchen stocked with a variety of lentils and beans, which are essential for Indian cooking. They’re pantry staples with a long shelf life, perfect for quick and satisfying last-minute meals. Legumes play a central role and are the main source of protein in many of my Indian recipes.
Indian Recipes Using Lentils and Beans
I’m excited to share this collection of popular lentil and bean recipes with you. Although these recipes use the Instant Pot Pressure cooker you can easily convert them to your stovetop pressure cooker. Here is a Tip - Every 3 minutes of Instant Pot Pressure cooking is equivalent to 1 whistle in the traditional pressure cooker. So go ahead and try these recipes for a hearty meal.
I hope you enjoyed browsing through these meatless Indian recipes and they inspire you to try incorporating legumes into your diet. These protein-packed meals are not only tasty but will keep you satisfied for hours. Best of all they are inexpensive, have a long shelf life, and are easily available.
I have included all of my favorite one pot “Khichdi” recipes that use lentils, rice and veggies to make a complete meal.
I will even show you how to incorporate lentils in your cabbage stir fry as well as how to make the perfect Idli, Dosa and Uttapam Batter for the BESE South Indian Breakfast and Tiffin recipes.
Tips
In most recipes, natural pressure release works the best allowing the lentils to cook soft and creamy Lentils and beans are best when used within 6 months of the purchase date. Older pulses may take a longer time to cook. You may need to add an additional 5 minutes of pressure cooking time Organic beans and lentils also may need an additional 5 minutes of pressure cooking time In some recipes, I recommend soaking the beans. If you do not have time you can flash- soak beans in hot water for 20 to 30 minutes If your lentils are not cooking soft in the given pressure cook time, you may have hard water. Using filtered water will help
Are there any specific lentils and beans that you are looking to try? Leave me a comment below and I will be happy to share the recipes with you. Happy Cooking! Here are some more Indian recipe collections for you:
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