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Instant Pot Curry Recipe

If you're looking for a kick of flavors while keeping the dinner quick and hassle-free, look no further than this Instant Pot curry recipe.
  • cook TIME 30 mins
  • prep TIME 15 mins
  • total TIME 45 mins
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main CourseCuisine: Indian
Keyword: How to make curry in an instant pot, Instant Pot Curry, Instant Pot Curry Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 498 kcal

Ingredients (23)

  • 16 oz skinless boneless chicken thighs cubed
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tbsp lemon grass chopped
  • 6 oz potatoes cubed
  • 4 oz sweet potatoes cubed
  • 2 oz onion
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 cups unsalted chicken broth divided
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp ginger chopped
  • 2 tsp shallot diced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp coriander chopped
  • 3 cups cooked medium-grain rice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

In sauté mode, add 1 tbsp olive oil to the Instant Pot. Then add 2 tbsp garlic, 1 tsp ginger, 2 tsp shallot, and 2 tbsp lemon grass and stir fry for 2 minutes.

Saute the herbs in oil for instant pot curry
2

Add 2 oz onions and cook for another 1 minute until the onion turns golden brown.

Brown the onion for instant pot curry
3

Add 16 oz chicken, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tsp sugar, and 1 tbsp mustard. Sauté for about 3 minutes.

Saute the chicken and spices
4

Add 6 oz potatoes and 4 oz sweet potatoes to the pot and let it sauté for 3 minutes.

Add the vegetables for instant pot curry
5

In a small bowl, mix together 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1 cup chicken broth. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.

Add the chicken broth and set stew meat mode
6

Add the remaining chicken broth (1 cup) to deglaze the Instant Pot. Close the lid and set the stew meat mode for 10 minutes.

7

Once done, let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid, stir in the cornstarch mixture, 1 tbsp heavy cream, 1/4 cup coconut milk, and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

Stir the thickening agent and add cream
8

Switch to sauté mode and cook for 10 minutes.

Cook in saute mode for a few minute
9

Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped coriander.

Garnish instant pot curry
10

Enjoy the curry over steamed rice.

serve over rice instant pot curry

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 498 kcal | Fat 13 g | Saturated Fat 5 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g | Monounsaturated Fat 5 g | Cholesterol 110 mg | Sodium 544 mg | Potassium 753 mg | Carbohydrate 62 g | Fiber 3 g | Sugar 5 g | Protein 28 g | Vitamin A 4298 IU | Vitamin C 9 mg | Calcium 56 mg | Iron 5 mg