Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:54:30 GMT

Step 1

In 'Saute' mode, melt butter. Add cinnamon, cumin seeds and bay leaf and stir till fragrant, being careful not to burn. Add onions, garlic and ginger, and saute till golden brown, about 7 minutes.

Step 2

Add tomato paste mixed with 2 Tbsp water and stir.

Step 3

Saute until tomato paste is cooked, about 3 minutes. If it sticks to the bottom, add another tablespoon or two of water.

Step 4

Press 'Cancel' to turn off Instant Pot, otherwise spices can burn when you add them.

Step 5

Add coriander, turmeric, black pepper, cayenne, salt and stir till fragrant.

Step 6

In 'Saute' mode, add chicken pieces and stir to coat with spice mixture.

Step 7

Add 1/2 cup water or chicken broth and cook in 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 9 minutes. (Make sure steam release handle is in Sealing position)

Step 8

Do a Quick Release.

Step 9

Add cubed potatoes and garam masala to chicken and stir gently.

Step 10

Cook in 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' mode for 6 minutes. (Make sure steam release handle is in Sealing position)

Step 11

Do a Quick Release.

Step 12

Add cashew paste, stir the chicken curry and heat through in 'Saute' mode.

Step 13

Turn off Instant Pot, sprinkle chicken curry with cilantro and serve with Instant Pot basmati rice, bread or naan.

Step 14

NOTES

Step 15

Recipe has been modified to pressure cook the chicken for 9 minutes rather than 15 minutes before adding the potatoes for a further 6 minutes.

Step 16

At 6 minutes, the potatoes cook very well. You can reduce the cooking time to 3 minutes for firmer potatoes.

Step 17

** To make cashew paste, blend 1/4 to 1/3 cup cashews with water to make a thick (like peanut butter) paste. Substitute cashew paste with cashew butter or heavy cream or coconut cream. You can also thicken the curry by cooking down the liquid at the end, in 'Saute' mode. If you prefer a thin curry, you can omit the thickener altogether.

Step 18

Prep time does not include steps that are already accounted for in the ingredient list, e.g. chopped onions, minced garlic, diced chicken, etc

Step 19

See the blog post for more detailed recipe tips, including homemade garam masala.

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