{"id":"8b9493a1-bb7a-4fa4-925a-d4a5db333dfb","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/8b9493a1-bb7a-4fa4-925a-d4a5db333dfb","source_url":"https://pipingpotcurry.com/coconut-chicken-curry-instant-pot/","title":"Instant Pot Coconut Chicken Curry","description":"Easy & healthy Indian Coconut Chicken Curry made in an Instant Pot in just 20 minutes!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT5M","cook_time":"PT25M","total_time":"PT30M","image_url":"https://pipingpotcurry.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Instant-Pot-Chicken-Curry-with-coconut-milk-Piping-Pot-Curry-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil","item":"Ghee or Oil","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera) (optional)","item":"Cumin seeds (Jeera)","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"optional"},{"text":"1 cup Onions (yellow diced)","item":"Onions","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"yellow diced"},{"text":"1/2 tablespoon Ginger (paste or grated)","item":"Ginger","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"paste or grated"},{"text":"1/2 tablespoon Garlic (paste or minced)","item":"Garlic","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tbsp","preparation":"paste or minced"},{"text":"1 cup Tomato puree (canned or blend 2 tomatoes to make a puree *)","item":"Tomato puree","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"canned or blend 2 tomatoes to make a puree *"},{"text":"1 pound Chicken thighs (skinless and boneless, cut into 1-1.5 inch pieces.)","item":"Chicken thighs","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"skinless and boneless, cut into 1-1.5 inch pieces."},{"text":"1/4 cup Water","item":"Water","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup Coconut Milk (canned, full-fat, unsweetened)","item":"Coconut Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"cup","preparation":"canned, full-fat, unsweetened"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Garam Masala","item":"Garam Masala","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 tablespoon Lime juice","item":"Lime juice","quantity":1,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"Cilantro (to garnish)","item":"Cilantro","preparation":"to garnish"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Ground Cumin (Jeera powder)","item":"Ground Cumin","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"Jeera powder"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)","item":"Ground Turmeric","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"Haldi powder"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or paprika, adjust to taste)","item":"Kashmiri red chili powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"or paprika, adjust to taste"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder)","item":"Coriander powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp","preparation":"Dhaniya powder"},{"text":"1 teaspoon Salt","item":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Start the instant pot in Sauté mode and let it heat. Add ghee (or oil), and then add cumin seeds. Let them sizzle for 30 seconds."},{"number":2,"text":"Add onions, ginger and garlic paste. Sauté for about 3 minutes until the onions turn golden brown."},{"number":3,"text":"Add tomato puree and spices. Mix and let it sauté for 2-3 minutes. (If your instant pot is prone to burn, then skip this step and add the tomato puree after sautéing the chicken and adding water. Do not stir.)"},{"number":4,"text":"Add chicken pieces to the pot. Stir and saute the chicken for about 3-4 minutes. Do not skip this step, as it adds lots of flavor to the curry."},{"number":5,"text":"Add the water and stir. Press cancel and close lid with the vent in sealing position."},{"number":6,"text":"Start the instant pot in Manual or Pressure cook mode on high pressure for 4 minutes."},{"number":7,"text":"When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually and open the lid."},{"number":8,"text":"Stir in the coconut milk, garam masala and let it simmer on sauté mode for 4-5 minutes or until the sauce is thickened (see notes to thicken sauce)."},{"number":9,"text":"Stir in the lime juice and garnish with cilantro. Coconut Chicken Curry is ready to be served. Enjoy over basmati rice or with naan."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T17:35:29.271812+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T17:35:29.271812+00:00"}