Instapot Egg Frittata

Whisk 6 eggs, a couple of pinches of ground black pepper, 1/4 tsp salt and add 1.5 cups chopped veggies and 1/2 cup shredded cheese.

I used assorted sweet peppers and mustard greens.

In a PIP container which will fit the IP you are using, grease with butter and pour in the egg mixture. Add 1 cup water in a 3qt/2 cups in a 6qt and cook for 10 mins on Steam More mode and pressure valve set to Sealing. QR.

Note: If you notice water on top of the frittata, let rest for a few mins and it will get absorbed.

Test for doneness using a toothpick or knife.

My timings: I used a 6qt. Countdown started at 8 mins and done by 18 mins.

Instapot Butternut Squash soup

Layer 1: 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Layer 2: roughly chopped 1 small onion and 1 clove of garlic
Layer 3: roughly chopped 1 carrot
Layer 4: diced butternut squash which yielded about 4 cups
Layer 5: 2 inch ginger, black pepper, salt
3 tbsp water around the layering.
Steam more mode 5 mins, everything was done under 13 minutes. Pressure pin popped at 7 mins and countdown started a minute later. QR, blended everything.
Note:
There was some water left over, so I should reduce it next time to maybe 2tbsp and also reduce time to 3 mins.
Inspite of adding 2 inches of ginger, the soup had a tinge of sweetness, which was actually quite a different and nice taste.

Instapot - Aloo Gobhi

In a 3qt IP, layer as follows:
L1: 3 tbsps oil
L2: 1 cup finely chopped onions, 1 tsp each (OPOS ginger garlic paste, kasuri methi)
L3: 1.5 cups (250 gms) potatoes cut small
L4: 2 cups cauliflower florets cut big
L5: 1 tsp each ( salt, chilli powder, garam masala), 1/2 tsp each (cumin, coriander powders)

Set IP to 1 min on Steam More mode and pressure valve set to Sealing. QR. Mix all. Note total time taken and post.
In a 6QT, double the recipe.
Tips:
Undercooked? Cut smaller
Overcooked? Cut bigger
Burnt? Add 1 tbsp water
Thin cuts cook fast
Bottom layers cook fast
Vary cut & layering to balance cooking times.

Instapot - Jeera Peas Pulao

In a 3QT IP, layer as follows: You can double quantities of all ingredients if needed....
L1: 1 tbsp ghee and 1 tbsp oil
L2: 1 tsp jeera, 1/2 inch cinnamon, 3 cloves, 2 bay leaves
L3: 1 medium onion, sliced, (optional)2 slit green chillies
L4: 1 cup non soaked basmati rice
L5: 1 cup frozen peas
L6: 1 cup water, 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp turmeric

Set IP to Steam More 5 mins, Vent set to Sealing. QR after 10 mins. Mix well.
The result was fragrant rice where every grain was separate.

Instapot - Egg Burji

Here is a way to make egg burji OPOS way.

Whisk 6 eggs with 2 tablespoons water, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt. In a 3qt IP, layer as follows:
Layer 1: 1 tbsp oil spread to cover the base of the inner pot
Layer 2: 1 big onion chopped fine. It should cover the base of the inner pot and prevent the egg from seeping through.
Layer 3: 5 green chillies chopped fine
Layer 4: whisked eggs
Set IP to 5 mins on Steam More mode and Pressure Valve set to Sealing. QR. Stir the egg and the onion mixture.
Note: There might be charring. Make sure you add enough oil and that a thick layer of onion covers the base.

Instapot - Kadai Paneer

 In a 3QT IP layer as follows:

L1: 1 tbsp oil
L2: half of a big onion or 128 gms onion, cut into big chunks
L3: half of a big tomato, deseeded and cut into big pieces
L4: 2 carrots or 66 gms, cut into oval shapes of medium thickness. It shouldn’t be too thin.
L5: 130 gms capsicum or half of a big capsicum, deseeded and cut into big chunks, 1 green chilly, slit.
L6: 200 gms Paneer, cut small and spiced with 1 tsp OPOS ginger garlic paste, 1 tsp oil, 1/2 tsp each (chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, kasuri methi) and 1/4 tsp of garam masala.
 

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(This is yummy but comes out too wet) - Set IP to 1 min on Steam More mode and pressure valve set to Sealing. QR.

 

OR 

 

New Saute mode recipe from Ramakrishnan- Use saute mode - High for 30 mins. It will switch off in 10-12 mins. https://www.facebook.com/100001674136825/videos/3668350429897392/

 

Add SALT at the end...

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Recipe #3

Spice Mix

• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp coriander powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp tandoori masala or garam masala optional
• ½ tsp kasoori methi

For curry

• 1 cup chopped paneer bite sized
• 1 cup chopped bell peppers
• ½ cup onions finely chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatoes finely chopped
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 slit chilli optional, skip if you dont want extra heat.
• 2 cloves chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp oil
• coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions

Making spiced paneer

• Chop paneer into bite size cubes. Add to a bowl along with chopped bell peppers or onions, if using. Add all spices. Keep aside for 10 minutes.

Making onion tomato gravy

• In a pressure cooker, add 2 tbsp oil and the cumin, followed by the chilli ( if using), ginger and garlic. Then, add onions to one side and tomatoes to another side.
• Add a pinch of salt and kashmiri red chilli powder on top.
• Transfer the marinated paneer to a smaller bowl that fits inside your pressure cooker. Place the vessel on top of the onions and tomatoes.
• Close and cook for 4 whistles or 5 minutes, whichever is earlier.

Mix and serve

• Open after pressure drops, remove the inner vessel and mix the onion tomato mixture well
• Add the spiced paneer to it, give it a good mix and garnish with coriander leaves. 
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Note that no water is added.

In a 6qt or 8QT, double the recipe.
You can use your choice of vegetables.

Instapot Tomato Thokku

OPOS Tomato Thokku:

In a 3QT IP layer as follows:
L1: 3 tbsp oil
L2: 500 gms chopped tomatoes ( I used ‘on the vine’ variety)
L3: 2tbsp chilli powder, 1tbsp each (salt, jaggery), 1/2tsp each (turmeric, asafoetida).
Set IP to 20 mins in Steam More mode and pressure valve set to Venting.
Open the lid when the countdown is done and there is no pressure. Mix and add 1 tsp if roasted fenugreek powder.
In total it took 40 mins from the time the IP turned on to when the countdown timer was done. My tomatoes had a lot of water and that could be the reason why it took such a long time.
The same method can be used without the spices for caramelized tomatoes. Reduce the timing to 13 mins.