Ramadan is just around the corner! Whether for Suhoor, Iftar, or Eid-al-Fitr, make these 15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes to make your food delicious, and your time in the kitchen short. These Ramadan recipes are a breeze to make, but will keep you energized all day, and allow you to make nourishing meals with half the effort.
From the main course, to sides and dessert there’s a mix of everything you need to make amazing food during Ramadan right in your Instant Pot! Find your new favorite, or make a familiar classic in a new way without sacrificing authenticity or flavor with these 15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes. Which one of these will you eat?
15 Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes
1.Aloo Gobi
Perfect Punjabi-style Aloo Gobi from your pressure cooker or Instant Pot Ultra 3 QT. Make this classic Indian vegan restaurant dish at home in minutes, without a lot of fuss.
2.Palak Paneer
If you ever thought making Indian Palak Paneer or Spinach with Paneer was complicated, here’s the recipe that will convince you otherwise. Delicious, nutritious, full-flavored, and super easy to make.
3.Tikka Masala
The best Indian Instant Pot Double Up Indian Chicken Tikka Masala recipe you will find. Authentic Tikka Masala recipe, with very little work.
4.Haleem
Pakistani Haleem is an amazing comfort food with a nourishing mix of grains, lentils, and meat. I’ve made it simple with the Instant Pot so you don’t have to cook all day, so if you’ve ever wondered how to make haleem in an Instant Pot or Pressure cooker, let me show you a one-step method to make this.
5.Kheema
This Instant Pot Keto Indian Kheema recipe is an easy family-friendly keto dish that’s gluten-free, keto, paleo and done in under 30 minutes. This will be a family favorite on this list of Instant Pot Ramadan Recipes.
6.Chicken Korma
This is a very simple pressure cooker authentic chicken korma recipe. So simple, you can make it on a weeknight in less than an hour, start to finish.
7.Beef Curry
Use your Instant Pot to make amazing Indian Beef Curry! It’s tender and delicious and makes an awesome meal.
8.Karahi Chicken
In less than 30 minutes, reproduce an authentic restaurant quality Pakistani Karahi chicken recipe at home. This low carb Keto chicken recipe is a breeze to make and is also a Pressure cooker or stovetop recipe, which makes it extremely versatile.
9.Dal Makhani
Make restaurant-style Indian Dal Makhani at home in your pressure cooker. Smooth, creamy, spicy, and hearty plant proteins for great taste, and good health.
10.Chana Masala
So I made this base onion masala and wanted to make some Chana masala with it. As you see from the picture, home made chana doesn’t quite have the brown/red tinge that you get in restaurant cooking. I’m not sure what they use but I am very sure what I used so that makes it easier for me to eat my own cooking ????
11.Kheema Pulao
If you like my Pressure Cooker Ground Beef Shawarma and Rice recipe , you will likely also enjoy this Kheema pulao recipe.
12.Lamb Biryani
Instant Pot Kacchi Lamb Dum Biryani . Tender morsels of lamb, marinated and cooked with the rice. Get the authentic taste of lamb biryani with half the work and no packaged spices!
13.Chicken Biryani
Here’s the thing about Biryani though. Complicated to make, dirties every pot in the house, hours of labor, multiple steps, and yet eaten within 5 minutes. So I have been thinking about how to do this in ONE pot and I finally cracked the code.
14.Rice Kheer(Dessert)
o here’s the deal. I made this, it turned out well, but when you open the pot you’re going to be horrified and think you messed up because everything looks like a big curdled mess. It’s not. Milk separates under pressure, but to me, this is what helps thicken up the final product.
15.Zarda(Dessert)
One of my favorite international desserts is Pakistani Zarda Sweet Rice. It’s as beautiful as it is delicious. I spent a lot of time trying to simplify this recipe so it was all done in one step. I literally made this pressure cooker zarda four times before I was happy.
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Tomato Raita is a tangy and spicy salad recipe that comes together in about 10 minutes. Make it ahead of time and cool it down with creamy full fat yogurt perfect for an appetizer.
Why You’re Going To Love This Raita Recipe
- Fast. Made start to finish in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. Just cook the tomatoes and spices on the stovetop and serve over yogurt.
- Low Carb . Only 4 net carbs per serving.
- Great For Snacking. Makes for a fantastic appetizer or quick snack .
What Is Raita Used For?
Raita can be used in a variety of ways. It is most commonly used for dipping and spreading as an appetizer or a snack.
However, it also works as a great side dish or addition to your next Thali .
What Are The Ingredients Of Raita?
This Tomato Raita recipe has an intense flavor profile. Tangy ripe tomatoes and mustard seeds combined with Spicy Serrano peppers add the heat. Indian spices such as Curry leaves and Asafoetida add a grassy and onion and garlicky flavor.
The yogurt in this recipe adds a lovely creaminess, and also serves to cool down the heat from the serrano pepper.
I’ve simply served the cooked tomato salad right on top of the yogurt. It’s perfect to serve as a side dish during a large dinner with many courses.
What Is The Difference Between Raita and Tzatziki?
If you’re unfamiliar with the dishes, you may wonder what could possibly be different about yogurt sauce and raita sauce. Well, there’s totally a difference.
The difference is all in the base ingredient. Raita starts with dahi or a thin yogurt . Tzatziki starts with thick Greek yogurt .
What To Serve With Tomato Raita
Typically you would serve Raita with lentils or meat, rice, and a hot vegetable. My delicious Vegetable Thali would be perfect for a full course meal (pictured below).
How Do You Make Tomato Raita?
- Grab a skillet and heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is ready, add the mustard seeds and chopped Serrano pepper. Cook until the mustard seeds have popped. Then add in the dried curry leaves and Asafoetida.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, and cook just until they are slightly softened. You want them to still retain their shape.
- Remove the tomato and spice mixture from the heat, and allow to cool. You will add the full-fat yogurt (not Greek Yogurt!) to the cooled tomatoes.
- Taste the tomatoes before serving. Depending on how ripe they are, you make need to add a splash of fresh lemon juice to add tang to the Raita .
Dried Curry Leaves For This Tomato Raita
Dried curry leaves are optional in this Indian Salad . Curry leaves have a slightly nutty and grassy flavor and are found in many Indian curry and vegetable recipes. Placing the curry leaves in the hot oil helps to bring out their flavor.
Curry leaves are rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C. Fresh Curry leaves are more potent in flavor, and will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. Dried Curry Leaves that you can store in your spice cabinet, and will last you much longer.
You can cook and then remove the Curry leaves from your dish if you think your guests will be unsure what to do with them. We typically serve them with the dish and just eat around them.
What is Asafoetida?
Asafoetida is used in savory dishes, often to add more flavor by mimicking the taste of onions and garlic.
It’s a staple ingredient in Indian cooking found in a variety of vegetable dishes. The herb alone has a very pungent smell. As it cooks, it mellows in flavor and takes on a more garlicky smell and flavor. It is believed to also help with digestion.
Asafoetida is totally optional if you aren’t familiar with it. It really helps to bring home the onion and garlic flavor, so you could add a clove of garlic and half a small onion if you want that flavor without using the actual spice.
Other Raita Variations
Raita is SO very customizable. Just because this recipe shows how to make tomato raita, doesn’t mean it’s the best or only way. I also love this made with cucumber diced in with the tomatoes. However, you can make it with spices as simple as:
- salt
- salt and pepper
- cumin and coriander blend
- chaat masala
The most popular version of raita served in restaurants is just diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and red onions with a little salt and cilantro.
But most Indians think this is a little bit of a joke since everyone knows that good raita has a LOT more veggies than what they give you.
How Long Does Raita Last In The Fridge
Since this Raita recipe has yogurt as a base, you will need to use it fairly quickly after making it. Yogurt tends to separate after sitting for a long period of time.
I would suggest eating this within three days of making it. If you plan on saving some for later, I would suggest keeping the yogurt and tomato compote topping separate so you can stir the yogurt if it begins to separate before serving again.
Is Raita Good For Health?
Yogurt is great to help aid in digestion. It’s also high in protein and low in fats. This Tomato Raita recipe is a great snack to assist a weight-loss journey or for someone that needs to get a little more protein in their diet without a ton of unhealthy fats.
Need More Indian Recipes?
- Another great Indian salad to try is my Indian cucumber peanut salad (not to be outdone by my Korean cucumber salad ).
- If you are looking for dishes to try with my Tomato Salad Recipe, you can serve it with peas and rice pilau or my Lamb Biryan i or chicken biryani.
- And if you’re looking for more vegetarian dishes, this list of 70+ Low Carb Vegetarian Recipes has tons of new entrees, side dishes, drinks and desserts for you to try! There’s something here for everyone!
- If you’re looking for more great appetizers , check out my Goat Cheese Puffs . They’re a savory, sweet, and simply irresistible appetizer that’s perfect for parties and holiday gatherings.
Tips and Tricks to Make This Tomato Raita Recipe
- If you don’t like so much heat, you can start with half a Serrano pepper and work your way up from there.
- If you want to make this in a hurry and only have canned tomatoes on hand, substitute those.
- I recommend using a Full fat Yogurt, but if you only have Greek Yogurt, put a splash of water in it to thin it out a bit before serving.
- Add a spritz of lemon juice to balance the tang of the Greek Yogurt.
- Make it ahead of time! The flavors will intensify as it sits.
Raita Recipe | Tomato Raita
Equipment
- Tadka Ladle
- 12 inch Skillet
Ingredients
- ▢ 3 Tomatoes , chopped
- ▢ 1 TBS Vegetable Oil
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Black Mustard Seeds
- ▢ 3-4 Dried Curry Leaves , optional
- ▢ 1 Serrano peppers , choppd
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1/4 teaspoon Asafetida , optional
- ▢ 1 cup Yogurt , not greek yogurt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice , optional
Instructions
Heat oil in a skillet. To the hot oil, add mustard seeds and chilis. When the mustard seeds have popped, add in chilies, curry leaves, and asafetida if using.
Add tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are a little soft but still retain their shape.
Allow them to cool, and then mix with the yogurt right before serving.
If your tomatoes are over ripe and very sweet, add a little tang with the lemon juice.
If you only have Greek yogurt, add a little water to thin it down.
You can also try this with canned tomatoes if that’s all you have access to.
This tastes like an Indian version of Rotel 🙂
All the heat in this recipe is from the Serrano, so use as much or as little as you can tolerate or enjoy.
This is a great make ahead salad as the flavors intensify overnight in the fridge. Eat some now, rest later.
You can also serve this as a dip with chips for something a little different.
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Keto Instant Pot, Keto Fat Bombs, Sweets, & Treats , and Easy keto in 30 minutes.
