Instant Pot Indian Chicken Curry

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

3 tablespoons 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 1/2 tablespoons ground coriander
3/4 tablespoon Indian chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon garam masala
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 bay leaf

Directions

1 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.
2 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.
3 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.