Pressure Cooker Chicken Masala | Chicken Masala Recipe | Chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: low-fat coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Low-fat coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: individual spices

Homemade blends can be healthier and more flavorful.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers offer sweetness without heat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while thighs are more economical.

Marinate chicken with ginger-garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon salt.

Chop green chilies and fresh coriander, and mint; add to the chicken mixture.

Mix well and let it marinate for 30 minutes.

Heat the pressure cooker and add whole spices: 2-3 black pepper, 2 green cardamom, and a 1-inch piece of cinnamon stick.

Add the marinated chicken to the pressure cooker and mix well.

Add 4 tablespoons of water to the chicken mixture.

Close the lid and cook for 5 minutes under pressure.

After 5 minutes, release the pressure and open the lid.

If needed, add a little more water and sauté for 2 minutes to thicken the mixture.

Garnish with chopped fresh coriander and serve.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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