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Instant pot Chicken curry

This andhra style chicken curry is easy to make with all the basic ingredients at home and tastes delicious with a rich cashew gravy
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Andhra style
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. Chicken whole cut
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 tbsp. Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 Green chillies chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tsp chicken masala
  • 2 tsp Red chilli powder or as required
  • 4 tbsp. Oil
  • 3 tbsp. cashew paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp. Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 pieces cinnamom
  • 4-5 pcs cloves
  • 2 pcs cardamom
  • 1 pcs bayleaf
  • 1/4 tsp. Garam masala

Instructions

  • Set the instant pot on saute mode
    Chicken Curry Step1
  • Add 4tbsps of oil or as required and let it heat for a 3min. Add whole spices ( cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf ) and saute for a min.
    Chicken Curry Step2
  • Add onions and green chillies and saute until golden brown. Add turmeric & ginger garlic paste and fry them for a min.
    Chicken Curry Step3
  • Add chicken pieces & a chopped tomato , salt to taste and mix it well. cover it with a lid & saute for 5min.
    Chicken Curry Step4
  • Stir couple of times whie the chicken is cooking and add red chilli powder. Add a cup of water & mix well.
    Chicken Curry Step5
  • Close the lid & cancel the saute mode. set on poultry mode for 5min. Open the lid after natural pressure release.
    Chicken Curry Step6
  • Turn on saute mode and add cashew paste , chicken masala and mix well. Let the gravy thicken until your desired consistency for 5-10min.
    Chicken Curry Step7
  • Add cilantro , garam masala & mix well.
    Chicken Curry Step8
  • Chicken curry is ready to be served with rice/roti/ poori/ vada/ pulkhas/ naan.

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