Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken and Potato Curry

Instant Pot Indian Butter Chicken and Potato Curry is a chicken recipe built around olive oil or ghee, diced white and cloves garlic. Plan on 6 Servings and about 32 minutes.

• Yield 6 Servings
• Ready in 32 minutes
• Prep 20 minutes
• Cook 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or ghee
• 1/2 cup diced white (red or yellow onions)
• 3-4 medium cloves garlic (finely minced or pressed through a garlic press (for about 2 teaspoons))
• 1/2 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or ginger paste
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (( if using chicken thighs), cut into about 1-inch pieces)
• 2 cups peeled (chopped russet, yellow or red potatoes (about 283 grams))
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt (I use coarse, kosher salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 2 cans (15-ounces each) tomato sauce
• 1 (15-ounce) can reduced fat coconut milk
• 1 to 2 tablespoons butter (optional (but delicious))
• Hot (cooked rice for serving)
• Fresh (chopped cilantro, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Add the oil to the insert of the Instant Pot and select the Saute function (making sure the temperature is adjusted, using the + or - button, to normal). Add the onions, and cook, stirring often, until they start to soften and turn translucent, 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 10-20 seconds.
2. Add the chicken and cook, stirring often, 1-2 minutes.
3. Add the potatoes, spices (coriander, garam masala, turmeric, salt and paprika), tomato sauce, and coconut milk. Stir well.
4. Secure the lid and make sure the valve is closed. Select the Manual or Pressure Cook button and dial up or down to 6 minutes. The Instant Pot will start on it's own.
5. After the cooking time is finished, quick release the pressure (if it bubbles and spurts through the valve, close the valve, let it sit for 10 minutes and try again), and remove the lid.
6. Add the butter and give the curry a good stir to melt the butter completely (see note if you want to thicken it up a bit more). Serve over rice garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.