Indian Chicken Curry in Instant Pot

5 from 56 votes

Indian Chicken Curry in Instant Pot

If you're craving a delicious and flavorful Indian chicken curry, this recipe is perfect for you. Made in an Instant Pot, this chicken curry is perfect for busy weeknights or when you're in the mood for a comforting dish that pairs well with steamed rice or roti.

Prep Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu

Servings:

Calories: 292kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken bone-in, skinless (approximately 1 kg)
3 tablespoon oil
1 large onion finely chopped
2 inch ginger finely chopped
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 large tomato chopped
½ cup yogurt
Salt to taste
1 cup water

Spices

1½ teaspoon turmeric powder divided
1 teaspoon chili powder/cayenne or as per taste
2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala (use store-bought or homemade garam masala)

Instructions

Prep

Mix together chicken, yogurt, ½ teaspoon of turmeric, and ½ teaspoon of salt to it. Cover and set it aside.
Chop the onion, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes.

Making the curry

Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and add oil.
Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, until the onion begins to brown.
Add tomatoes and powdered spices - chili powder or cayenne, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, and 1 teaspoon turmeric powder.
Mix well and saute for 2 minutes, until the tomatoes and spices are cooked.
Add the chicken and mix well. Saute the chicken for 5 minutes, stirring in between.
Add 1 cup of water and deglaze the pot.
Secure the IP lid and set it to Pressure Cook mode for 5 minutes.
Do a natural release of pressure for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
Open the lid once the pin drops. Add garam masala and mix well.
Serve hot with rice or roti.

Video

Notes

Authentic Indian chicken curry recipe does not use stock or broth for cooking. However, you can add chicken stock instead of water to this dish.

Also, home-style curry is made using whole chicken that is cut into small-sized pieces. That includes chicken breast, chicken thigh, chicken legs, etc. You may choose a particular cut or a whole chicken. Skinless, bone-in chicken works best for this dish.

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