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Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken and Potato Curry by

Source: Mel’s kitchen Cafe

Tags: AllisonTolman

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
1/2 cup diced white, red or yellow onions
3-4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
through a garlic press (for about 2 teaspoons)
1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ginger paste (see
note)
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (see note if using chicken thighs), cut into about 1-inch pieces
2 cups peeled, chopped russet, yellow or red potatoes (about 283 grams)
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon salt, I use coarse, kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 cans (15-ounces each) tomato sauce
1 (15-ounce) can reduced fat coconut milk
1 to 2 tablespoons butter, optional (but delicious)
Hot, cooked rice for serving
Fresh, chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. AddtheoiltotheinsertoftheInstantPotandselecttheSautefunction(makingsurethe temperature is adjusted, using the + or - button, to normal). Add the onions, and cook, stirring often, until they start to soften and turn translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 10-20 seconds.
2. Addthechickenandcook,stirringoften,1-2minutes.
3. Addthepotatoes,spices(coriander,garammasala,turmeric,saltandpaprika),tomatosauce, and coconut milk. Stir well.
4. Securethelidandmakesurethevalveisclosed.SelecttheManualorPressureCookbutton and dial up or down to 6 minutes. The Instant Pot will start on it's own.
5. Afterthecookingtimeisfinished,quickreleasethepressure(ifitbubblesandspurtsthrough the valve, close the valve, let it sit for 10 minutes and try again), and remove the lid.
6. Addthebutterandgivethecurryagoodstirtomeltthebuttercompletely(seenoteifyou want to thicken it up a bit more). Serve over rice garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Servings: 6

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