Instant Pot® Indian Chicken Curry

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This quick and easy Indian-style chicken curry comes together faster than you can say "Instant Pot®." Ginger, garlic, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder make it fragrant and delicious. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice.

Submitted by Fioa
Updated on November 19, 2024
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted 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

Directions

  1. 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 fragrant, 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.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select poultry and cook according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
8g Fat
6g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 695mg 30%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 213mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.