INSTANT POT Butter Chicken + Rice Pudding | Easy 2-Course Meal on a BUDGET

Craving takeout but trying to save money? This Instant Pot 2-course meal is the answer 🙌 Today I’m making a rich, creamy butter chicken AND a comforting vanilla rice pudding—all in the Instant Pot. This is the perfect homemade alternative to takeout that’s cheaper, healthier, and honestly… even better. This recipe also uses the homemade spice blend from my previous video, making it super easy to build deep flavour without buying tons of individual spices. Whether you’re learning to cook, feeding a family on a budget, or just want a cozy, satisfying meal—this one’s for you. ✨ In this video: How to make authentic-style butter chicken in the Instant Pot A simple, creamy vanilla rice pudding dessert Tips to save money cooking at home How to build flavour using a homemade spice mix If you enjoyed this, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and check out my spice blend video to level up your cooking even more! #InstantPotRecipes #ButterChicken #BudgetMeals #CookAtHome #EasyDinnerIdeas #affordablefood Instant Pot Butter Chicken 500g-700g diced chicken (breast or thigh) 1 Tbs oil/butter 1 large onion diced 3 tsp garlic crushed 1 Tbsp ginger crushed 2 Tbsp Butter chicken blend see my recipe 1 400g tin tomatos 1 Tbs tomato paste 3/4cup water 1 tsp sugar 1/2cup cream 40g butter Salt- to taste Fresh coriander leaf *optional Instant Pot Vanilla Rice Pudding 3/4 cup short grain rice (sushi/ arborio rice) (185g) 1 1/2 cup milk (375ml) 1 cup water (250ml) 1/3 cup sugar (85g) 1 Tbsp butter (20g) 1 Tbsp vanilla (20ml) Dusting of fresh nutmeg or cinnamon to taste.