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Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Recipe by Spice Eats

  • Ready in40 min
  • Prep15 min
  • Cook25 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~450 kcal
Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Ingredients

For 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)

Other Ingredients

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

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare the Masala Paste

    Add chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, cashew nuts, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli, garam masala, salt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, and whisked curd/yoghurt to a grinder. Grind all ingredients to a smooth paste.

  2. 2.Cook the Masala Paste

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

  3. 3.Add Chicken and Water

    Add 750 gms of curry-cut chicken with bones to the cooked masala. Mix well and cook the chicken on medium heat for 5 minutes, ensuring it's coated evenly with the masala. Then, add 250 ml of water and mix again.

  4. 4.Pressure Cook the Chicken Curry

    Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles. Once cooked, let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.

  5. 5.Garnish and Serve

    Once the chicken curry is ready, garnish with 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander leaves. Stir gently and serve hot.

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Pressure Cooker Chicken Curry

Ready in

40 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal
Recipe by Spice Eats on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. 1

    Prepare the Masala Paste

    Add chopped onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, cashew nuts, turmeric, chilli powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chilli, garam masala, salt, coriander leaves, curry leaves, and curd/yoghurt to a grinder. Grind all ingredients to a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Cook the Masala Paste

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

  3. 3

    Add Chicken and Water

    Add 750 gms of curry-cut chicken with bones to the cooked masala. Mix well and cook the chicken on medium heat for , ensuring it's coated evenly with the masala. Then, add 250 ml of water and mix again.

  4. 4

    Pressure Cook the Chicken Curry

    Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles. Once cooked, let the pressure release naturally before opening the lid.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Once the chicken curry is ready, garnish with 3 tablespoons of freshly chopped coriander leaves. Stir gently 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 and dairy.
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