Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry
Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry is rich and aromatic, with tender chicken simmered in a buttery onion, garlic, and ginger base layered with garam masala, coriander, turmeric, and a touch of heat from Indian chili powder. The tomato notes round it out with gentle acidity, creating a balanced, cozy sauce. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal with rice or naan.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Sauté function.
- 2
Add butter and cook until it melts.
- 3
Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 4
Add garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5
Add chicken and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
- 6
Add tomato sauce, coriander, chili powder, salt, garam masala, turmeric, black pepper, cumin, and bay leaf.
- 7
Close and lock the lid. Select the poultry setting, set the timer for 15 minutes, and cook according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 8
Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 9
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
- Calories 164.63 kcal Moderate
- Protein 18.05 g Good Source
- Carbs 5.55 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.42 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.08 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 62.54 mg High
- Sodium 74.44 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.21 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.39 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 25.53 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source
- Potassium 87.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 4.34 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.57 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Indian Style Chicken Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 164.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chili Powder, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 164.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Indian-Style Chicken Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.
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