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Chicken KormaChicken Korma in Your Pressure Cooker

A rich and creamy chicken korma made in the pressure cooker for tender, flavorful bites infused with spices, coconut milk, and warmth in every serving.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 875 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup non-dairy yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons red chili powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons coriander
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch cubes (about 1 ½ pounds)
  • 4 tablespoons coconut oil divided
  • 2 large yellow onions sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 1 small green chili finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 9 cloves)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger peeled and chopped (3 inch piece)
  • ¾ cup raw cashews
  • 1 ½ cups coconut milk extra
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 green cardamom pods
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick 4 inch
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garam masala
  • ½ red onion chopped (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro optional
  • Roti for serving

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Whisk together coconut milk, yogurt, red chili powder, coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, salt, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
  • Add chicken cubes to mixture and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in skillet and brown marinated chicken in batches for 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
  • Sauté onions, green chili, garlic, and ginger in remaining oil until golden and soft.
  • Add cashews, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and garam masala. Stir to coat.
  • Add remaining coconut milk and sealing ring. Pressure cook for 20 minutes, then release pressure naturally.
  • Stir once finished. Top with red onion and cilantro. Serve with roti.

Notes

Top with fresh onion and cilantro. Serve with warm roti for a complete meal. Stores well in the fridge or freezer for easy leftovers.