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Instant Pot Chicken Curry

Instant Pot Chicken Curry

A creamy, spiced chicken curry made in the Instant Pot for an easy, comforting dinner
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Indian, Inspired
Servings 4
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs cut into chunks
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • ½ cup cream or yogurt
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ cup water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Sauté onions in oil until golden. Add garlic and ginger.
    Onions, garlic, and ginger sautéing in Instant Pot for chicken curry
  • Stir in spices and toast for 30 seconds.
    Spices added to onions in Instant Pot for chicken curry
  • Add chicken and coat with spices. Pour in tomato puree.
    Chicken mixed with spices and tomato puree in Instant Pot
  • Add water, lock lid, and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
    Instant Pot pressure cooking chicken curry
  • Quick release pressure, stir in cream/yogurt, and simmer if needed.
    Cream being stirred into Instant Pot chicken curry
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
    Instant Pot chicken curry served with rice and fresh cilantro

Notes

Use thighs for best flavor. Add chili for spice or coconut milk for dairy-free.
Keyword Instant Pot Chicken Curry