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Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry

đź•’ 30 min total Prep 10 min Cook 20 min 4 servings Indian

A from-scratch coconut chicken curry built on an onion-tomato-ginger-garlic masala, finished with full-fat coconut milk and lime. Dairy-free and gluten-free.

Ingredients (17)

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Instructions (8 steps)

  1. 1

    Set Instant Pot to Sauté and heat. Add ghee, then cumin seeds; sizzle 30 seconds.

  2. 2

    Add onion, ginger, and garlic. Sauté about 3 minutes until onions are golden.

  3. 3

    Add tomato puree and all ground spices. Sauté 2-3 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add chicken; stir and sauté 3-4 minutes to build flavor.

  5. 5

    Add water and stir, scraping the bottom. Cancel Sauté, seal the lid, and set the vent to sealing.

  6. 6

    Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes, then quick-release.

  7. 7

    Stir in coconut milk and garam masala; simmer on Sauté 4-5 minutes until thickened.

  8. 8

    Stir in lime juice and garnish with cilantro. Serve over basmati rice or with naan.