Instant Indian: Classic Foods from Every Region of India made easy in the Instant Pot: Classic Foods from Every Region of India Made Easy in the Instant Pot

by Rinku Bhattacharya

Overview

Discover favorite foods from all over India with the first regional Indian cookbook authorized by Instant Pot!

Rinku Bhattacharya — cookbook author and founder of Spice Chronicles — has put together a collection of 100 authentic recipes that showcase the diversity and range of the foods of India, where every state and region boasts its own unique dishes. Whether you crave takeout favorites or want to be introduced to lesser-known specialties, this cookbook brings the best of India to your table in an instant!

The Instant Pot® lends itself perfectly to Indian recipes, making flavorful, nutritious Indian fare (like simmering-all-day dals, legumes and all manner of curries) in minutes instead of hours. Instant Indian features numerous vegetarian and vegan options , and nearly all recipes are gluten-free.

With step-by-step instructions and color photos throughout, Instant Indian makes Indian cooking easy and fool-proof using all the functions of this popular appliance.

Sample recipes:

• Chicken Korma
• Kofta Pulao (Saffron Rice Pilaf with Chicken Meatballs)
• Goan Pork Ribs Vindaloo
• No-Knead Naan
• Kerala Shrimp Curry
• Parsee Steamed Fish with Coconut-Mint Chutney
• Cucumber Raita with Homemade (Instant Pot) Yogurt
• Hakka Noodles
• Tamatar Masala Anda (Poached Eggs in Tomato Sauce)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780781813853
Publisher:	Hippocrene Books, Inc.
Publication date:	10/02/2018
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	1,136,653
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Rinku Bhattacharya is a Gourmand Award-winning cookbook author, blogger and cooking instructor. She is author of Bengali Five Spices Chronicles and Spices & Seasons: Simple, Sustainable Indian Flavors, both published by Hippocrene Books. She resides in the Hudson Valley area of New York. Visit her at spicechronicles.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

About the Instant Pot® 5

Pressure Cooking Time Tables 8

A Few Notes on Using this Cookbook 9

1 The Diversity of Indian Cooking: Regions, Spices & Kitchen Basics 11

Geography, Culture, Religion and the Indian Table 12

The Instant Indian Kitchen 15

Glossary of Spices, Aromatics and Herbs 15

Fats and Oils 20

2 Make-Ahead Basics 23

3 Breakfast & Snacks 39

4 Rice & Noodles 61

5 Legumes & Soups 87

6 Vegetables & Paneer 115

7 Fish & Shrimp 147

8 Chicken & Eggs 167

9 Lamb & Pork 195

10 Desserts & Drinks 211

11 Chutneys & Raitas 231

Index 241

About the Author 250