Instant Comfort

Sometimes you get a kitchen gadget that goes straight into storage after few weeks, rarely to be used again. Other times, you get a tool that proves to be something you can’t imagine living without.

We love dhal, especially in the winter. It’s a nourishing, comforting meal that costs pennies to make.

How do we make our perfect dhal repeatedly, easefully, and quickly?

The Instant Pot. If there’s one small appliance that has changed our lives for the better, it’s this one. With the money we save making big batches of soup, the Instant Pot quickly paid for itself.

More recently, my husband perfected this sticky rice.

You might find, like we did, that there’s no need to do dozens of recipes with it, just a few great dishes you love.