6 Unexpected Recipes You Can Make in a Pressure Cooker
Most of us knew lunch was about to be ready at the sound of the whistle of a pressure cooker. Indian kitchen hums to the rhythm of a pressure cooker whistle. The whistle is an indicator that the kitchen will soon smell like comfort, and that no matter how busy life gets, there’s always time for a good meal.
But here’s the thing. Your pressure cooker can do far more than soften dal or cook rice. You would recently have come to know that even your proteins cook faster in a pressure cooker, thanks to the spread of quick kitchen hacks across social media. Not many people know. It’s actually also a fantastic culinary shortcut to creamy pastas, gooey puddings, and even perfectly baked cheesecake. Think of it as your all-in-one sous chef, saving you time, fuel, and a few dirty pans along the way.
So, if you thought your Vinod Cookware Pressure Cooker was just for everyday meals, get ready to be delightfully surprised.
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Pasta Arrabbiata – Italian Nights, Indian Whistle
Who says pasta needs a fancy pot? Toss olive oil, garlic, chilli flakes, crushed tomatoes, and penne into your Vinod Splendid Plus Pressure Cooker. Lock the lid, cook for two whistles, release pressure naturally, and finish with parmesan.
Tip: The Splendid Plus’s superior sealing keeps sauces from drying out.
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Chicken Biryani – One Whistle Wonder
Layer marinated chicken, rice, fried onions, and saffron milk. Pressure cook for just one whistle, then let it rest. You can have fluffy rice, tender meat, and the aroma of celebration in under 30 minutes.
Tip: The Vinod Platinum Triply Pressure Cooker distributes heat evenly, ensuring each grain is cooked and not clumped.
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Dhokla – Soft diamonds of comfort
Pour some water into the pressure cooker. Whisk together besan, curd, turmeric, and lemon juice. Pour into a greased pan and place it in your cooker over a bowl, ensuring the water level is lower than the pan. Close the pressure cooker without the whistle weight. Steam for 12-15 minutes. Dhoklas are ready!
Tip: We do have multi-pot for idlis and dhoklas, but our Vinod Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker doubles as a perfect steamer.
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Caramel Custard – Dessert, the Cooker way
Caramelize sugar directly in a steel mould, pour over a milk-egg-sugar mixture, cover with foil, and place it on a stand inside your cooker with water. Steam without the whistle for 20 minutes. Chill and invert.
Tip: The Vinod 18/8 Stainless Steel Inner Lid Pressure Cooker maintains consistent pressure, ensuring your custard sets like velvet – no oven, no problem.
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Moong Dal Halwa – Patience meets Pressure
Dry roast moong dal in a pressure cooker for 8-10 minutes. Add water and let the cooker do the slow cooking magic. Quickly release pressure and add ghee, some milk, sugar, and cardamom, and stir continuously for 10 minutes.
Tip: The Vinod Platinum Triply Pressure Cooker’s tri-metal body helps prevent burning while giving the halwa that deep, nutty aroma we crave every winter.
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One-Pot Thai Curry – Fusion Feast
Sauté curry paste in coconut oil, add veggies or chicken, pour in coconut milk, and pressure cook for two whistles. Garnish with basil.
Tip: The even heat retention of Vinod Cookware Pressure Cookers means your Thai curry stays creamy, not curdled. Preparing global flavours is made easier with our pressure cookers.
Beyond the Whistle
It is time to retire the idea that Pressure Cookers are ‘just for dal and rice’. Because from creamy pasta to caramel custards, your Vinod Cookware Pressure Cooker is truly the workhorse or overachiever of your kitchen! This humble utensil is your secret weapon for creativity, convenience, and consistency.
So, the next time you hear that whistle, smile. Because it’s not just dinner, it could be dessert, too!
Explore the full range of Vinod Cookware Pressure Cookers and start cooking smarter, one whistle at a time.
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