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Instant pot madras

Instant pot madras

My instant pot madras is a super spicy copy of the takeaway classic. Warning - this one is HOT!
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: English, Indian
Keyword: instant pot chicken madras, instant pot chicken madras recipe, Instant pot hot curry, instant pot madras, Instant pot madras curry, instant pot madras recipe, Instant pot spicy curry
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Leave under pressure: 8 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 374kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsb Oil I used groundnut, but most oils will work well.
  • 6 Whole Dried chilies I used birds eye.
  • 10 Whole Cardamon pods
  • 10 Whole Cloves
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Chili flakes
  • 3 medium Onions (roughly chopped)
  • 2 tbsp Ginger (around a thumb sized piece roughly chopped)
  • 9 Cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Madras curry powder
  • 3 tbsp Coriander powder
  • 2 tsp Turmeric
  • Season to taste
  • 908 g Chicken breast (diced)
  • 800 g Tinned tomato
  • 1 Whole Lemon (juiced) Lime would also work.
  • 250 ml Water (boiling)
  • 3 tbsp Tomato puree
  • Handful Fresh coriander
Metric - US Customary

Instructions

  • Set the pot to sauté and add the oil.
  • Add the chilies, cardamon pods, cloves, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, mustard seeds and chili flakes. Toast for a few seconds before adding the onions.
  • Fry the onions until softened (around 5 minutes) and then add the ginger and garlic.
  • Add the dried spices and season to taste.
  • Now add the chicken and coat with the onion mixture.
  • Add the tomatoes, lemon juice and water. Stir together and deglaze the pot if necessary.
  • Now add the tomato purée. DO NOT STIR.
  • Put the lid on and set to high pressure for 8 minutes. When the time is up, leave under pressure for another 8 minutes and then do a quick release.
  • When the pin drops, remove the lid and set the pot to sauté. Leave the curry simmering until it reaches the consistency you require (I left it for 5 minutes).
  • Serve with boiled rice or Naan bread garnished with the coriander and enjoy..

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Nutrition

Calories: 374kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 374mg | Potassium: 1265mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 5mg