Description
This Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry is a creamy and flavorful dish that is quick and easy to make. The combination of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and rich coconut milk creates a delicious curry that is perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) (optional)
- 1 cup Onions (yellow diced)
- 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (paste or grated)
- 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (paste or minced)
- 1 cup Tomato puree (canned or blend 2 tomatoes to make a puree *)
- 1 pound Chicken thighs (skinless and boneless, cut into 1–1.5 inch pieces)
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 cup Coconut Milk (canned, full-fat, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- Cilantro (to garnish)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika, adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Heat Ghee and Cumin Seeds: Start the instant pot in Sauté mode. Add ghee or oil, then cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Sauté Onions, Ginger, and Garlic: Add onions, ginger, and garlic paste. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
- Add Tomato Puree and Spices: Mix in tomato puree and spices, sauté for a few minutes.
- Sear Chicken: Add chicken pieces and sauté for added flavor.
- Pressure Cook: Add water, pressure cook for 4 minutes.
- Finish with Coconut Milk: Stir in coconut milk, garam masala, simmer until thickened.
- Final Touches: Add lime juice, garnish with cilantro. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- If the sauce is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and stir it in at the end. Simmer for a minute to thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Coconut Chicken Curry, Indian Curry, Pressure Cooker Recipe, Chicken Curry
