Food · 28 October 2026
One Pot, Five Weeknight Dinners (Instant Pot Ideas)
Weeknights are survival mode. The Instant Pot is how we eat properly without me standing at the stove after a full day of calls. Five dinners on repeat.
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Instant
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The Survival Box · 15-Minute ToolsInstant Pot Duo 7-in-1 (6-Quart)
Pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker and more in one pot. Dal, rice or a stew with very little standing over the stove.
The rotation
- Dal tadka: soak nothing, pressure cook, temper at the end.
- Khichdi: the comfort meal, ghee on top.
- Rajma: soak the beans in the morning, dinner is quick.
- Veg pulao: rice and frozen veg in one go.
- Chicken curry: a jar of paste and a pack of chicken.
Patak's
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The Pantry Edit · Brands I'd Drive ForPatak's Korma Paste
A mild korma curry paste. Add chicken or veg and cream for a quick family curry.
Amul
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The Pantry Edit · Brands I'd Drive ForAmul Pure Cow Ghee
Pure cow ghee for dal, rotis and everyday Indian cooking.
Souper
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The Survival Box · Frozen DrawerSouper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Tray
Freeze soup, dal or sauce in neat one-cup blocks, then pop them into a bag. Dinner for one tired evening, already portioned.
Freeze the extra in cubes. Future you will be grateful.