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Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Recipe by Spice Eats

  • Ready in35 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook20 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~480 kcal
Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Ingredients

For the Masala Paste

  • 2 small (100 gms)Onions
  • 2 medium (150 gms)Tomato
  • 1 inch pieceChopped Ginger
  • 10 clovesGarlic
  • 2-3 nos.Green Chilli
  • 8-10 nos.Cashew Nuts
  • 1 tspTurmeric
  • 2 tspChilli Powder
  • 2 tspCoriander Powder
  • 1 tspKashmiri Chilli
  • 3/4 tspGaram Masala
  • 1.5 tspSalt
  • 4-5 tbspCoriander Leaves
  • 15 nos.Curry Leaves
  • 3 tbspCurd/Yoghurt (whisked)

Main Ingredients

  • 5-6 tbspOil
  • 750 gmsChicken (curry cut with bones)
  • 250 mlWater
  • 3 tbspChopped Coriander

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Masala Paste

    In a grinder jar, add onions, tomatoes, chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies, cashew nuts, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala, salt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, and whisked curd.

  2. 2.Grind the Paste

    Close the lid and grind all the ingredients into a smooth paste without adding any water.

  3. 3.Sauté the Masala Paste

    Heat 5-6 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker. Add the prepared masala paste to the hot oil. Cook on medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

  4. 4.Cook the Chicken

    Add the 750 gms of chicken pieces to the cooked masala. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.

  5. 5.Add Water and Pressure Cook

    Pour in 250 ml of water and mix everything well. Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Pressure cook on high heat for 2 whistles.

  6. 6.Garnish and Serve

    Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid. Garnish with 3 tbsp of chopped coriander. Mix well and serve hot.

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Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Ready in

35 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~480 kcal
Recipe by Spice Eats on YouTube
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For the Masala Paste

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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Masala Paste

    In a grinder jar, add onions, tomatoes, chopped ginger, garlic, green chillies, cashew nuts, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala, salt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, and curd.

  2. 2

    Grind the Paste

    Close the lid and grind all the ingredients into a smooth paste without adding any water.

  3. 3

    Sauté the Masala Paste

    Heat 5-6 tbsp of oil in a pressure cooker. Add the prepared masala paste to the hot oil. Cook on medium heat for , stirring occasionally, until the oil starts to separate from the masala.

  4. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the 750 gms of chicken pieces to the cooked masala. Mix well to coat the chicken with the masala. Cook on medium heat for , stirring frequently.

  5. 5

    Add Water and Pressure Cook

    Pour in 250 ml of water and mix everything well. Close the lid of the pressure cooker. Pressure cook on high heat for 2 whistles.

  6. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid. Garnish with 3 tbsp of chopped coriander. Mix well and serve hot.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelFiery
Ginger · Green chili · Chili powder · Kashmiri chili · Garam masala
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
  • No Curry leaves?

    • 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
  • No Yogurt?

    • Sour cream (1:1)
    • Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
AllergensThis recipe contains nuts.
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