Want to put a fun twist on dinner tonight? Make these Indian Pulled Pork Tacos! They’re nothing like you’ve ever had, and you’re going to love the burst of flavor from the Indian spices and the tender pork.
If you like Indian food , and you also like tacos, then this is the perfect combination of ideas and flavors. All the flavor of traditional Indian food, and the convenience of tacos. And, it’s dinner made easy because you’re using your Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker.
This would be a fun way to take Taco Tuesday to a new and fun place in your house this week! Switch it up and indulge in some delicious Indian Pulled Pork Tacos instead of the traditional Mexican tacos. It will surprise your taste buds and keep tacos from being monotonous or boring!
Pressure Cooker Indian Pulled Pork Tacos
What is this you say? You’ve never had Instant Pot Pulled Pork Indian tacos before?? Hmm, I wonder why not?
Could it be because I was bored one day so I just invented them and there are actually no such things as Indian Tacos?
I think that just might be the case. This is what happens when I have too much time on my hands. We all get to enjoy Indian Tacos. Or East Indian Tacos anyway!
How to Make Pulled Pork Tacos
- Place meat, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cayenne in the inner liner of your Instant pot or pressure cooker.
- Cook for 15 minutes at high pressure. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of garam masala and stir well. Using two forks, shred the meat and mix well with the sauce.
Do I Have To Make These With Pork?
Nope. If you don’t eat pork or don’t have pork on hand, you can also make this recipe using chicken or beef. I used pork because that’s what I had at home. You use whatever you want.
The fact that you shred the meat in this recipe makes it easy to use multiple different types of meats. Whatever meat you decide to use, I’m sure it will be delicious.
Getting The Best Flavor Out Of Your Pressure Cooker Indian Pork Tacos
If you don’t want to make them too spicy, you can limit, or omit the cayenne pepper altogether. It won’t ruin the flavor of the dish for you to leave out the cayenne, since there are so many other spices in these Indian Pulled Pork Tacos.
I would urge you to make your own garam masala by using my tried and true Garam Masala recipe here. This is absolutely fabulous and the cornerstone of all of my Indian recipes that need garam masala.
It is SO easy to make, as this video will show you to make your own Garam Masala
More Of OurBest Taco Recipes
- Chorizo Tacos
- Chicken Street Tacos
- Chipotle Steak Tacos
- Instant Pot Taco Soup
- Carne Picada
Some of the best recipes are made with a little bit of imagination and a lot of crossed fingers. I think this Indian pulled pork tacos recipe is one of the best pulled pork recipes I’ve tried.
Pressure Cooker Indian Pulled Pork Tacos
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) Boneless Pork Shoulder , diced into 2 inch cubes
- ▢ 1.5 cups ( 240 g ) onions, chopped
- ▢ 1 cup ( 242 g ) Canned Tomatoes , undrained
- ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
- ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Garam Masala , divided
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Turmeric
- ▢ 1/4-1 teaspoon ( 0.25 teaspoon ) Cayenne Pepper
- ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Water
For Serving
- ▢ 8 ( 8 ) corn tortillas , or 4 Naans (OPTIONAL, Omit for Low carb)
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 4 g ) Chopped Cilantro or Parsley
- ▢ 1/4-1/3 cup ( 40 g ) Red Onion. chopped
- ▢ 1 cup ( 245 g ) cucumber raita
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Lemon , cut into four wedges
For Cucumber Raita
- ▢ 1 cup shredded cucumber
- ▢ 1/2 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place meat, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cayenne in the inner liner of your Instant pot or pressure cooker.
- Cook for 15 minutes at high pressure. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of garam masala and stir well. Using two forks, shred the meat and mix well with the sauce.
- To serve, place meat on tortillas or naans. Sprinkle cilantro, and onion on the meat. Squeeze the lemon wedge on the meat. Serve with Cucumber raita on the side (see below)
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
For the cucumber Raita
- Combine shredded cucumber, yogurt, salt and pepper. Serve.
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- Macros do not include the corn tortillas or naan that are listed as optional
- To further reduce carbs, reduce onions and tomatoes which is where most of the carbs in this recipe are coming from
- I also have a Mexican Pulled Pork recipe
- And this authentic Carnitas Recip e that you might enjoy
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Originally Published August 27, 2018
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Pressure Cooker Indian Pulled Pork Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Pork Shoulder diced into 2 inch cubes
- 1.5 cups onions, chopped
- 1 cup Canned Tomatoes undrained
- 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
- 2 teaspoons Garam Masala divided
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1/4-1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Water
For Serving
- 8 corn tortillas or 4 Naans (OPTIONAL, Omit for Low carb)
- 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro or Parsley
- 1/4-1/3 cup Red Onion. chopped
- 1 cup cucumber raita
- 1 Lemon cut into four wedges
For Cucumber Raita
- 1 cup shredded cucumber
- 1/2 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
- Place meat, onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cayenne in the inner liner of your Instant pot or pressure cooker.
- Cook for 15 minutes at high pressure. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes and then release any remaining pressure.
- Add the remaining teaspoon of garam masala and stir well. Using two forks, shred the meat and mix well with the sauce.
- To serve, place meat on tortillas or naans. Sprinkle cilantro, and onion on the meat. Squeeze the lemon wedge on the meat. Serve with Cucumber raita on the side (see below)
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
For the cucumber Raita
Combine shredded cucumber, yogurt, salt and pepper. Serve.
Macros do not include the corn tortillas or naan that are listed as optional
To further reduce carbs, reduce onions and tomatoes which is where most of the carbs in this recipe are coming from
I also have a Mexican Pulled Pork recipe
And this authentic Carnitas Recip e that you might enjoy
Pressure Cooker Indian Pulled Pork Tacos https://twosleevers.com/indian-pulled-pork-tacos/
Air fried Chicken Legs with Cilantro Pesto. Made with minimal fuss in your air fryer. It’s pesto like you’ve never had, and you’re going to love it. It’s kinda pesto and kinda chimichurri, but no matter what you call it, it’s delicious.
What Makes Air Fryer Chicken Legs So Good?
- Low Carb . Only 5 net carbs per serving.
- Fast. Without adding the marinating time, this recipe is done in less than 30 minutes .
- Easy. Marinate, cook in your air fryer , and serve.
- Flavorful. Loaded with spices and perfectly seasoned.
- Authentic. Exactly the flavors you would expect from a Brazilian recipe .
Air Fried Chicken Legs with Cilantro Pesto
Pesto is normally made from basil, or a similar herb, but I’m not normal. We use a lot of cilantro around my house, and I decided to make these Cilantro Pesto Chicken Legs and I’m glad I did! They’re rich in flavor and came out nice and crispy from the Air Fryer.
You will need to touch raw chicken for this recipe, so mentally prepare yourself to give those chicken legs a nice massage. This recipe also includes jalapeno, so it does have a nice spice to it. It’s not overbearing, and the jalapeno peppers really give it a nice flavor and pair well with the cilantro.
One thing to note that the air fryer really works best on fattier meats than leaner meats, and better with chicken with skin than without. I don’t love chicken skin, but honestly, the air fryer makes it so super crispy that you might find yourself enjoying it, as I did.
Can You Stack Chicken Legs In The Air Fryer?
No. The air fryer is designed to cook things evenly in one layer. If you stack the chicken legs on top of each other, they will not cook evenly and will take much longer to come to a safe temperature to eat.
Can You Cook Frozen Chicken Legs In An Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook frozen chicken legs in the air fryer. It will take longer for them to reach the proper internal temperature, and the exterior of the chicken legs may be a little more crispy.
How To Make Keto Chicken Legs
- Place drumsticks in a flat tray. Using the tip of a sharp knife, score small slashes into the chicken at regular intervals so that the marinade can penetrate the chicken.
- Finely chop the cilantro, pepper, garlic and ginger and place in a small bowl.
- Add salt, oil and lemon juice to the chopped vegetables and mix well.
- Spread this mixture over the chicken. Overcome any inhibitions you may have about touching raw chicken and lovingly massage the marinade into the chicken.
- Let the chicken marinate.
- When you are ready to cook, place the chicken legs into the air fryer basket, skin side up.
- Cook chicken and flip half way through.
- Temp the chicken. Remove and serve with plenty of napkins.
Want MoreAir Fryer Recipes?
- Air Fryer Zucchini
- Air Fryer Corn on the Cob
- French Toast
- Keto Shrimp Scampi
- Air Fryer Mushrooms
- Fish Nuggets
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Cilantro Pesto Chicken Legs
Ingredients
- ▢ 4 chicken drumsticks
- ▢ 1/2 cup Cilantro
- ▢ 1/2 Jalapeño Peppers
- ▢ 8 cloves Garlic
- ▢ 2 thin slices Ginger
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Oil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
Instructions
Place drumsticks in a flat tray. Using the tip of a sharp knife, score small slashes into the chicken at regular intervals so that the marinade can penetrate the chicken.
Finely chop the cilantro, pepper, garlic and ginger and place in a small bowl.
Add salt, oil and lemon juice to the chopped vegetables and mix well.
Spread this mixture over the chicken. Overcome any inhibitions you may have about touching raw chicken and lovingly massage the marinade into the chicken.
Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.
When you are ready to cook, place the chicken legs into the air fryer basket, skin side up.
Set your airfryer to 390F for 20 minutes for meaty chicken legs. Halfway through, flip the chicken legs over.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 1650F. Remove and serve with plenty of napkins.
Add 1 teaspoon ground cumin and 1 teaspoon ground coriander
Add 1 teaspoon garam masala
Add 1 teaspoon sumac or zataar
Add parsley and oregano or substitute parsley for some or all of the cilantro
Substitute red wine vinegar for the lemon juice
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Originally Published March 16, 2018
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