How to Make Instant Pot® Indian Chicken Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're craving the bold and aromatic flavors of Indian cuisine, look no further than this Instant Pot® Indian Chicken Curry recipe. This dish is packed with tender chicken, rich spices, and creamy coconut milk, creating a delicious and comforting meal that will transport you straight to the streets of Mumbai.

With the help of an Instant Pot®, you can achieve the same mouthwatering results of slow-cooked Indian curry in a fraction of the time. The pressure cooking method allows the flav...

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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ground coriander
  • ¾ tablespoon Indian chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ¾ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Melt butter and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook until tender, about 1 minute. Add chicken; cook until golden, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, coriander, chili powder, salt, garam masala, turmeric, pepper, cumin, and bay leaf. Close and lock the lid. Select poultry according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    160 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 695mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 213mg