Description
Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry is a quick and flavorful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken with rich coconut milk and aromatic spices. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This one-pot wonder not only simplifies cooking but also minimizes cleanup, allowing you to enjoy delicious comfort food without the fuss. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan for a delightful dining experience that your family and friends will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
- 1 cup diced yellow onions
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger (paste or grated)
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic (paste or minced)
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs (cut into pieces)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Heat ghee or oil and add cumin seeds if using. Sizzle for about 30 seconds.
- Add diced onions, ginger, and garlic; sauté for approximately 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix in the tomato puree and spices; sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Introduce the chicken pieces, stirring well for about 3-4 minutes to build flavor.
- Add water and stir before closing the lid with the vent set to sealing position.
- Select Manual/Pressure Cook mode on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure and carefully open the lid.
- Stir in coconut milk and garam masala; simmer on Sauté mode for about 4-5 minutes until thickened.
- Finish with lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg