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33 Healthy Pressure Cooker recipes
Last Updated : Oct 08,2024
Healthy Indian Pressure Cooker recipes |
Unlock Flavor & Health: A Guide to Pressure Cooker Indian Recipes
Pressure cookers offer a fantastic way to create healthy and flavorful Indian dishes while saving time in the kitchen.Here's why they're a perfect match for Indian cuisine:
Health Benefits:
- Reduced Fat: Pressure cooking often requires less oil compared to traditional methods, leading to a healthier dish.
- Nutrient Retention: The quick cooking process in a pressure cooker helps retain essential nutrients in vegetables,lentils, and grains.
- Lean Protein Options: Many Indian pressure cooker recipes feature protein sources like lentils, chickpeas, and beans, promoting a healthy balanced diet.
Flavorful and Diverse:
- Authentic Taste: Pressure cookers effectively lock in the wonderful aromas and flavors of Indian spices, creating restaurant-quality dishes at home.
![carrot and moong dal soup recipe | carrot vegetable moong dal soup | healthy Indian gajar soup with moong dal |]()
carrot and moong dal soup recipe | carrot vegetable moong dal soup | healthy Indian gajar soup with moong dal |
- Variety of Options: From hearty dals (lentils) and curries to fluffy rice dishes and healthy vegetable sabzis (stir-fries), pressure cookers excel at a wide range of Indian recipes.
![Rajasthani dal recipe | healthy marwadi dal | healthy green moong and chana dal |]()
Rajasthani dal recipe | healthy marwadi dal | healthy green moong and chana dal |
- Faster Cooking Times: Enjoy delicious Indian meals in a fraction of the time compared to stovetop methods.Perfect for busy weeknights!
![turai moong dal recipe | healthy ridge gourd moong dal | turiya mag ni dal |]()
turai moong dal recipe | healthy ridge gourd moong dal | turiya mag ni dal |
Tips for Healthy Pressure Cooker Indian Cooking:
- Lean Protein Choices: Focus on recipes featuring lentils, chickpeas or paneer for a healthy protein boost.
- Minimize Oil: Use minimal oil for cooking and explore healthier options like olive oil or avocado oil.
- Spice Up Your Life: Embrace the vibrant spice blends of Indian cuisine. Spices generally have minimal calories and add significant flavor without needing extra salt.
- Embrace Vegetables: Pressure cookers are excellent for preparing a variety of vegetables. Add them whole, chopped, or even frozen for a quick and healthy boost.
- Whole Grains Power: Opt for brown rice, quinoa, or whole wheat roti to incorporate complex carbohydrates and fiber into your meals.
Embrace the convenience and health benefits of pressure cooker Indian recipes. From flavorful dals to vibrant vegetable dishes, explore this exciting world of culinary creations and enjoy delicious, healthy Indian meals in no time!
Sambhar by Tarla Dalal
The aromatic flavours of this traditional South Indian dish are truly irresistible. The speciality of this sambhar is that it is made with minimal oil and loads of vegetables which enhance its nutritive value. When served hot with Nutritious Stuffed Idlis, it makes a meal that is very hard to resi ....
Recipe #3578
Sambhar
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Turai Aur Moong ki Dal by Tarla Dalal
turai moong dal recipe |
healthy ridge gourd moong dal |
turiya mag ni dal | with 33 amazing images.
Dive into a warm and nourishing bowl of
ridge gourd moong dal for a taste of pure goodne ....
Recipe #3577
Turai Aur Moong ki Dal
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Recipe# 22145
09 May 23 
Hara Bhara Subz Pulao by Tarla Dalal
A medley of veggies add colour and flavour to this hot and spicy dish. Brown rice is a storehouse of various nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, vitamin A and iron, and when combined with fibre-rich veggies and a herby green paste, it makes a wholesome and delicious treat. When you have tried thi ....
Recipe #22145
Hara Bhara Subz Pulao
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Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe) by Tarla Dalal
If you wish to pamper yourself, there is no better way than to cook yourself some luxuriant Moghlai food!
Moghlai cuisine is generally quite rich, with abundant use of spices and dairy products like ghee, cream and butter.
However, we have ....
Recipe #5292
Dal Moghlai ( Low Cholesterol Recipe)
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Hare Lehsun ki Toovar Dal by Tarla Dalal
hare lehsun toovar dal recipe |
green garlic toovar dal |
green garlic lentil dal | with 20 amazing images.
A dal with a lip-smacking flavour that lingers on your taste buds, the
hare lehsun too ....
Recipe #4784
Hare Lehsun ki Toovar Dal
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Recipe# 5539
11 Apr 23
Recipe #5539
Carrot and Moong Dal Soup, Gajar Soup with Moong Dal
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Rajma Brown Rice, Low Salt Recipe by Tarla Dalal
rajma brown rice recipe |
low salt rajma chawal |
healthy rajma pulao |
instant one pot Indian rajma brown rice |
rajma brown rice recipe |
lo ....
Recipe #42032
Rajma Brown Rice, Low Salt Recipe
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Recipe# 6198
10 Dec 21
Masala Masoor Dal with Mixed Vegetables by Tarla Dalal
masala masoor dal with mixed vegetables recipe |
mixed vegetable masoor dal |
Indian masoor dal | with 28 amazing images.
masala masoor dal with mixed vegetables recipe |
Recipe #6198
Masala Masoor Dal with Mixed Vegetables
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Recipe# 3567
13 Sep 21
Bharwan Baingan, Healthy Bharwan Baingan, Stuffed Brinjal Recipe by Tarla Dalal
Bharwan Baingan always means a dose of excitement for your taste buds, whether it is made the Punjabi way with a rich coconut-based masala, or in a healthy way with less oil!
Here is a super tasty version of Bharwan Baingan, in which the brinjals are stuffed with a sweet, tangy and spicy besan m ....
Recipe #3567
Bharwan Baingan, Healthy Bharwan Baingan, Stuffed Brinjal Recipe
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Fenugreek and Mushroom Brown Rice by Tarla Dalal
Rice is usually a no-no for diabetics because it causes a quick rise in blood sugar levels. To counter the effect of high glycemic index white rice, replace it with high fibre brown rice and toss in some fibre-rich vegetables along with diabetic-friendly ingredients like garlic and fenugreek to crea ....
Recipe #7468
Fenugreek and Mushroom Brown Rice
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Recipe #22174
Spicy Yellow Moong Dal, Healthy Indian Moong Dal
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Recipe# 40397
10 May 21
Barley Khichdi by Tarla Dalal
barley khichdi recipe |
jau khichdi |
barely vegetable khichdi |
healthy barley khichdi | with 20 amazing images.
barley khichdi also known as
Recipe #40397
Barley Khichdi
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Kidney Bean Salad, Mexican Kidney Bean Salad by Tarla Dalal
kidney bean salad recipe |
Mexican bean salad |
Indian kidney bean salad with lemon garlic dressing |
Mediterranean bean salad | with 23 amazing images.
kidney bean sala ....
Recipe #1233
Kidney Bean Salad, Mexican Kidney Bean Salad
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Whole Masoor and Chawli Soup by Tarla Dalal
whole masoor and chawli soup recipe |
cow peas leaves dal soup |
healthy dal amaranth leaves soup | with 25 amazing images.
whole masoor and chawli soup recipe is an Indian soup that’s pack ....
Recipe #39373
Whole Masoor and Chawli Soup
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Recipe# 579
25 Oct 24
Fada Ni Khichdi ( Gujarati Recipe) by Tarla Dalal
fada ni khichdi recipe |
broken wheat khichdi with vegetables |
Gujarati style fada in khichdi |
healthy broken wheat khichdi |
dalia khichdi | with amazing 25 image ....
Recipe #579
Fada Ni Khichdi ( Gujarati Recipe)
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Fatless Maa ki Dal by Tarla Dalal
Think dal and the first thing that comes to mind is mother’s cooking.
While moms are generally fond of pampering their children with oodles of ghee and butter, we must learn to tone down on these fatty ingredients as we grow up! So, here a fatless version of Maa ki Dal, which not only retains the s ....
Recipe #7464
Fatless Maa ki Dal
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Recipe# 5576
07 Jul 20
Palak Masoor Dal by Tarla Dalal
palak masoor dal recipe |
low calorie healthy palak masoor dal |
masoor dal with spinach |
spinach with masoor dal | with 30 amazing images
Bored of having the usual dal for your everyday m ....
Recipe #5576
Palak Masoor Dal
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Moong Soup by Tarla Dalal
moong soup recipe |
whole green moong dal soup |
healthy diabetic moong soup | with 15 amazing images
This old-fashioned
moong soup recipe is sure to bring back memories of momma’s loving c ....
Recipe #7436
Moong Soup
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Recipe# 3067
11 May 20
Yummy Oats and Apple Porridge ( Baby and Toddler Recipe) by Tarla Dalal
This wholesome porridge made of oats, apples and milk can be served as a dessert or breakfast after your baby is 6 months. Milk is a good source of calcium, which is extremely important for the development of your baby's bones and teeth. Oats are high in energy, protein and fibre.
Recipe #3067
Yummy Oats and Apple Porridge ( Baby and Toddler Recipe)
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Recipe# 5584
06 May 22
Whole Wheat and Vegetable Khichdi by Tarla Dalal
whole wheat vegetable khichdi recipe |
whole wheat dal khichdi |
healthy mix vegetable masala khichdi | with 46 amazing images.
whole wheat vegetable khichdi recipe |
wh ....
Recipe #5584
Whole Wheat and Vegetable Khichdi
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Recipe# 7469
08 Jul 21
Recipe #7469
Gehun ki Bikaneri Khichdi for Diabetes, Whole Wheat Khichdi
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Bajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi by Tarla Dalal
bajra whole moong and green pea khichdi recipe |
whole moong bajra and green pea khichdi |
healthy green pea bajra and whole moong khichdi | with 20 amazing images.
Watching weight or on a diet or want to eat someth ....
Recipe #39646
Bajra, Whole Moong and Green Pea Khichdi
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Recipe# 38495
16 Aug 23
Recipe #38495
Jowar Vegetable Khichdi, Healthy Millets Khichdi
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Recipe #36699
Chick Pea, Mushroom and Barley Salad with Balsamic Dressing
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