Indian Chicken Curry Pressure Cooker Recipe
This Indian chicken curry pressure cooker recipe delivers deeply spiced, creamy, and comforting curry in a fraction of the time, perfect for any busy night.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil for that perfect sizzle
- 1 small onion chopped fine
- 2 cloves garlic minced fresh
- 3 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
- ½ teaspoon white sugar
- salt to taste
- 2 boneless chicken breast halves cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- ¾ cup coconut milk
- ½ lemon juiced
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in pressure cooker on sauté setting until hot.
- Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, paprika, bay leaf, ginger, sugar, and salt. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces, stir to coat, and cook until outsides lose pink, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in just enough water or broth to cover chicken. Close lid and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes.
- Perform quick release. Open the lid carefully.
- Stir in tomato paste, yogurt, coconut milk, and lemon juice.
- Simmer using sauté setting for a few minutes to thicken sauce and blend flavors.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Serve warm with rice or bread of choice.
Notes
To make it your own, try swapping chicken breasts for thighs. Add frozen peas or spinach for extra veggies near the end. Garnish with cilantro or crispy fried shallots if desired.