Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry

This quick and easy Instant Pot Indian chicken curry recipe is absolutely fragrant from ginger, garlic, coriander, garam masala, and chili powder.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 160 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 2 tablespoons tomato sauce
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.75 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1.5 tablespoons ground coriander
• 0.75 tablespoon Indian chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add butter; cook until melted. Add onion; cook 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, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaf.

Step 3

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