Don’t be intimated by your Instant Pot. This is going to quickly become your favorite kitchen gadget. Here in this guide, I compiled all the resources and answers to all your questions. Click around and explore all the articles. This is everything you will ever need to know about your Instant Pot. You can make just about anything in your Instant Pot. Whether you need help with the accessories, the settings, or just want some recipe ideas, I’m here to help. 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
Introduction
I probably use my Instant Pot more than any other appliance in my kitchen. Once you grow comfortable using it, you’ll rely on it for your meals too. This post will cover all your Instant Pot basics. Whether you are a brand new owner of an Instant Pot or just want to learn more about how to use it, this guide will teach you everything you need to know.
What Is an Instant Pot
The Instant Pot is a pressure cooker that can also work as a slow-cooker, rice cooker, and even yogurt maker. There is a reason they are also called a multicooker - they can cook just about anything. It can easily replace many of your kitchen appliances and become the one thing you use for almost all of your recipes. The Instant Pot works by using steam under pressure to cook your food faster. Basically, the temperature becomes higher than the boiling point of water since the steam can’t escape. This is how the steam is able to cook the food quicker than traditional stovetop or oven cooking.
Get To Know The Instant Pot
Before you begin cooking with it, this is what you need to know about the settings and how to set it up.
Which Instant Pot To Buy - Learn how to choose the best Instant Pot for your lifestyle. Initial Water Test Run Set Up - Follow these tips before you use the Instant Pot. Learn what the water test is and how to do it before you make your first recipe. Program Keys and Settings - Read through this guide and learn what all the buttons and settings do and how to use them. Instant Pot Vocabulary - There are lots of acronyms and lingo that goes along with using it. Refer to this post when you feel lost or confused.The Lid and Accessories - Familiarize yourself with the lid on the Instant Pot and what the different pieces are.
Easy Recipes
After you get to know your Instant Pot and set it up, you are ready to begin using it to make your favorite recipes. I compiled all of my favorite recipes in my cookbook, The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook. There are 75 recipes here for every meal of the day. I share everything from contemporary recipes to my Indian favorites. Here are some more of my family’s favorite recipes that you can find right here on my blog.
Indian Instant Pot Recipes
Jeera RicePaneer Butter MasalaSpinach Dal Vegetable Biryani
Instant Pot Pasta Recipes
Creamy Tomato PastaPasta Fagioli Soup Instant Pot Spaghetti
Instant Pot Dessert Recipes
Rice PuddingGajar Ka Halwa Mango Cheese Cake
Browse this list of questions and you might find something you are wondering, too. These are the most common questions I have received about the Instant Pot.
