Chicken Korma is a creamy Indian chicken curry made with tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken, and traditional Indian spices (often with cashews for extra richness). It’s quick and works well for a low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free weeknight dinner when you want something mild and comforting without a lot of fuss. Unlike restaurant-style chicken korma that can rely on sugar and fillers, this version uses a blend-and-cook method (blend the sauce first, cook the chicken in it, then finish with coconut milk) for fast, authentic flavor with more ingredient control.
What Makes this better than Indian Restaurant Chicken Korma?
- Taste. Restaurants add fillers and sugar. You don’t need that in a good korma.
- Efficiency. This korma is done in under 30 minutes –you can’t even order Indian food that fast!
- Control over ingredients. For those with nut allergies, kormas invariably have nuts. Making it at home allows you to control what goes into your homemade korma.
- Low Carb and Gluten-Free . No need for flour, cornstarch, thickeners, or sugar in a healthy korma recipe .
- Choice of low carb sides. Use riced cauliflower for a low carb side dish.
- Dairy-Free . Using coconut milk and cashews to give you a creamy korma keeps it dairy-free.
- Flexible. Make it in the Instant Pot when you’re in a hurry, or use your slow cooker for a long, slow, and perfect korma.
- Inexpensive. This recipe will cost a lot less than $14 and will feed four easily when combined with a side item .
Trust me, once you see how simple it is to make chicken korma at home using your Instant Pot , you’ll be enjoying it a lot more often.
What Is Chicken Korma?
A korma sauce has come to mean a sauce that is creamy, slightly sweet and mild. I’m all for the creamy and mild, but I don’t love the sweet that restaurant chicken korma can sometimes have.
I mean, there is zero need to add sugar to a curry!
So Indian Kormas typically get their creamy goodness in one of two ways.
- You can use nuts such as cashews and almonds for a creamy taste.
- Or you can use canned coconut milk for that signature creamy korma sauce.
But because I am so extra, I use BOTH.
What Does Chicken Korma Taste Like?
My chicken korma recipe is made with tomatoes, coconut milk, and plenty of my favorite traditional Indian spices.
You can expect something truly authentic to Indian cuisine with plenty of spice and a slight coconut undertone from the dairy-free milk included.
Is Chicken Korma The Same As Butter Chicken?
While Chicken Korma and Butter Chicken have many of the same ingredients and are both chicken curries , they are not the same dish. This chicken korma curry is a nutty, creamy sauce that is not spicy at all. Butter chicken is more of a tomatoey, creamy sauce that has a more prominent spice profile from the garam masala .
What Is The Difference Between Chicken Korma And Chicken Curry?
It makes it a lot easier to understand what the difference in the two is when you understand they’re both the same thing.
Curry is any dish that uses water as a base. I talk more about it in my Curry Recipe post if you want a better explanation.
Will This Recipe Taste Like What I Get in My Local Indian Restaurant?
Depends on where the cook is from, whether they’re trying to skimp on ingredients, whether, whether, whether.
This question is like asking me if my meatloaf recipe will taste just like what your mother makes. Maybe?
This is what me from posting a homemade korma recipe for the longest time.
The problem is that most people in the States have had chicken korma in a restaurant, and I was concerned my homemade Instant Pot Chicken Korma wouldn’t be like what they were used to.
I decided to just make what I thought was a good chicken korma recipe , and not worry about whether it matched what you’d get in a restaurant.
The good news is, you can have a delicious dinner at half the price, and probably faster than you could make it to the restaurant too.
What Is Korma Sauce?
This easy chicken korma recipe worked for us. It was rich, creamy, and flavorful. The sauce was thick enough to pour over rice or eat with naan for those who can have carbs (not me, sadly) but not overly spicy.
I also have a secret to confess. There are days when I like this better than the Butter Chicken recipe . I know, I know. Crazy, right? I only made this dish with 1 pound of chicken, so once again, I had sauce leftover.
The same thing happened with the butter chicken (this is getting to be a habit) so I can use the extra sauce for egg korma or lamb korma tomorrow.
Make Rice with Chicken Korma
- You can cook rice at the same time by using a pot in pot method.
- Place a steamer rack on top of your chicken and sauce.
- Into a 6-inch pan , add 1 cup rinsed and drained rice, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon ghee, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Place the pan on the steamer rack and close the pressure cooker.
- Cook as directed below.
Can Chicken Korma be Frozen?
Yes! You can absolutely freeze and reheat Indian chicken korma . Just make sure you’re packing in an airtight bag or container to prevent freezer burn.
Is Korma Gluten-free?
Absolutely. Since chicken korma is low carb , you know there’s a great chance of it being gluten-free as well! Don’t skip this recipe just because your family has a gluten allergy.
Can I Make This Dairy Free?
My recipe for Chicken Korma uses coconut milk , so you don’t have to worry about dairy intolerances when you make this dish.
Tips and Tricks
The method that I use is not at all traditional. But the taste is very traditional. I made this Indian Chicken Korma recipe by blending together all the ingredients for the sauce . Next, I placed the chicken in the sauce and cooked it in the Instant Pot.
Once that was done cooking, I added coconut milk for creaminess. You can also add heavy whipping cream to thicken it, and some people add a little sugar to it.
- Add pan-fried cashews or raisins as garnish before serving.
- Variations . I have an egg korma recipe that will show you how to make egg korma with the leftover chicken korma sauce. Vegetable Korma: I’d actually cook the sauce and the veggies separately. Add 1/4 cup water to the sauce and cook as directed. Meanwhile, steam vegetables in the microwave or stovetop. Use a combination of cauliflower, green beans, and green peas to make an Instant Pot Vegetable Korma. Vegetarian Options - Paneer, Mixed Veggies, or Cooked Chickpeas. In this case, add 1/4 cup of water to the sauce. To the cooked sauce, add your paneer, or chickpeas and heat through. Beef Korma / Lamb Korma: Cut the beef or lamb into 2 inch chunks, and cook as directed for the chicken.
- Substitute heavy cream or half and half for coconut milk if you prefer.
- You could use chicken breasts instead, just butterfly them sideways so you have thinner pieces of chicken and cook for 6 mins
- I ask you to add the coconut milk at the end since sometimes it can separate under pressure, leaving a greasy slick on top of the food.
- For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high 7-8 hours
- That last spoon of garam masala is getting added at the end for fragrance.
- You can hard cook some eggs and add them to any leftover korma sauce you may have for egg korma .
Ingredients To Make The BEST Korma Recipe
- 1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
For The Sauce
- 1 Onion
- 1/2 Cup Tomatoes
- 1/2 Serrano pepper, Jalapeño, or Thai chile pepper
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Minced Ginger
- 1 ounce cashews
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
To Finish
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro
How Do You Make Chicken Korma?
Step 1: Start by placing onions, tomatoes, serrano peppers, ginger, garlic, cashews, and all the spices in a blender . This is the blender I use.
Step 2: Pour the sauce into your Instant Po t or another electric pressure cooker. Add water to the blender and wash out that blender to get the last bit of goodness out of there. Pour that water into the sauce.
Step 3: Put the chicken into the sauce, and push it down a little so it is mostly covered with the sauce.
Step 4: Cook the chicken for 10 minutes on high pressure. Allow the pot to release pressure naturally, and then release all remaining pressure.
Step 5: Remove the chicken, and cut into bite sized pieces. Do not shred! We aren’t making tacos here!
Step 6: Add in coconut milk and additional garam masala here. You don’t want to cook coconut milk under pressure as it can sometimes seperate, leaving a greasy slick on the food. Not attractive.
Step 7: Check out the creamy goodness of that homemade Chicken Korma!
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
Making Chicken Korma in a slow cooker or Crock-Pot is just as easy as making it in the Instant Pot. However, as the name suggests, it’s much slower. It does, however, make an amazingly creamy korma.
If you want a make-ahead meal, I’ve included the instructions for making it in the slow cooker below.
- Blend together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Add chicken.
- Cook on low heat for 6 hours OR
- Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Finish with coconut milk.
You’re going to laugh when you see how simple this Instant Pot Chicken Korma recipe is, and you’ll be skeptical, and you’ll tell me it’s not how your Mama made korma.
Well, mine neither, but make it anyway. It’s worth it.
Chicken korma is typically mild, not spicy-hot. It’s known as a creamy, aromatic curry where the flavor comes from warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and garam masala rather than lots of chili. Heat level can vary by recipe or restaurant, but this classic chicken korma recipe leans rich and mellow, making it a great family-friendly option. If you want it even milder, reduce the cayenne and add a bit more coconut milk/creaminess at the end.
To thicken chicken korma sauce, start by simmering it uncovered for a few minutes so excess water evaporates. This is the simplest fix for a korma sauce from scratch that’s too thin. For more body and that classic silky texture, blend in cashews or almonds (or use coconut cream for dairy-free chicken korma) and let it gently simmer to thicken. You can also puree the onion-tomato base to make it naturally creamy. Add coconut milk/cream near the end and keep the heat low so it thickens smoothly without separating.
If you’re asking “why is my chicken korma bitter?” it’s usually from burnt aromatics or spices. Garlic/ginger browned too hard, onions cooked too dark, or ground spices (like garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander) added to hot oil and scorched instead of gently bloomed. Bitterness can also happen if you over-reduce a blended korma sauce from scratch or if nuts (like cashews/almonds) were toasted too aggressively. To fix it, simmer gently to mellow, stir in a little extra fat/creaminess (coconut milk, coconut cream, or cashew cream for dairy-free chicken korma) plus a pinch of salt. Next time keep the heat lower when cooking the spice base so the sauce stays smooth and aromatic rather than bitter.
More Great Chicken Recipes:
- If you’re looking for other great Instant Pot chicken recipes, check out my French Garlic Chicken .
- Slow Cooker Safed Korma - yet another creamy korma recipe
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken - This is easily one of my favorite recipes and you can make it in under 30 minutes
- Chicken Vindaloo - make it fresh at home.
- Chicken Adobo - Filipino version of yummy chicken
- Easy Instant Pot Curries - a collection of curries from around the world.
If you love this Chicken Korma recipe as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too.
Easy Chicken Korma | Instant Pot Recipe
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs , (adjust times for other cuts)
Blend together
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Onion , chopped
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 74.5 g ) Tomatoes , diced
- ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Serrano peppers , Jalapeño, or Thai chile pepper
- ▢ 5 cloves ( 5 cloves ) Garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Minced Ginger , minced
- ▢ 1 ounce ( 28.35 g ) cashews , (or sub with almonds if you prefer)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Turmeric
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Garam Masala
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Cumin
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Coriander
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Cayenne Pepper , (adjust to your preference)
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 125 g ) Water , ( I used this to slosh about in the blender jar and then poured it into the Instant Pot)
For Finishing
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Garam Masala
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 120 g ) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 4 g ) Cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- Blend together onion, tomatoes, serrano, ginger, garlic, cashews, turmeric, salt, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, cumin, and coriander.
- Pour the sauce into the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Rinse out the blender container using the water, and pour water into the pressure cooker liner as well.
- Place the chicken on top and push it down into the sauce.
- Set it at High Pressure for 10 minutes, and let it release pressure naturally.
- Carefully take out the chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
- Add coconut milk and the additional 1 teaspoon garam masala. Put the chicken back in to combine.
- Garnish with cilantro if you’d like.
Watch The Video
- Add pan-fried cashews or raisins as garnish before serving.
- Variations . I have an egg korma recipe that will show you how to make egg korma with the leftover chicken korma sauce. Vegetable Korma: I’d actually cook the sauce and the veggies separately. Add 1/4 cup water to the sauce and cook as directed. Meanwhile, steam vegetables in the microwave or stovetop. Use a combination of cauliflower, green beans, and green peas to make an Instant Pot Vegetable Korma. Vegetarian Options - Paneer, Mixed Veggies, or Cooked Chickpeas. In this case, add 1/4 cup of water to the sauce. To the cooked sauce, add your paneer, or chickpeas and heat through. Beef Korma / Lamb Korma: Cut the beef or lamb into 2 inch chunks, and cook as directed for the chicken.
- Substitute heavy cream or half and half for coconut milk if you prefer.
- You could use chicken breasts instead, just butterfly them sideways so you have thinner pieces of chicken and cook for 6 mins
- I ask you to add the coconut milk at the end since sometimes it can separate under pressure, leaving a greasy slick on top of the food.
- For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high 7-8 hours
- That last spoon of garam masala is getting added at the end for fragrance.
- You can hard cook some eggs and add them to any leftover korma sauce you may have.
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Don’t forget to check out my otherBest-selling Instant Pot Cookbooks!
Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
Chicken Korma is a creamy Indian chicken curry made with tomatoes, coconut milk, chicken, and traditional Indian spices (often with cashews for extra richness). It’s quick and works well for a low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free weeknight dinner when you want something mild and comforting without a lot of fuss. Unlike restaurant-style chicken korma that can rely on sugar and fillers, this version uses a blend-and-cook method (blend the sauce first, cook the chicken in it, then finish with coconut milk) for fast, authentic flavor with more ingredient control.
What Makes this better than Indian Restaurant Chicken Korma?
- Taste. Restaurants add fillers and sugar. You don’t need that in a good korma.
- Efficiency. This korma is done in under 30 minutes –you can’t even order Indian food that fast!
- Control over ingredients. For those with nut allergies, kormas invariably have nuts. Making it at home allows you to control what goes into your homemade korma.
- Low Carb and Gluten-Free . No need for flour, cornstarch, thickeners, or sugar in a healthy korma recipe .
- Choice of low carb sides. Use riced cauliflower for a low carb side dish.
- Dairy-Free . Using coconut milk and cashews to give you a creamy korma keeps it dairy-free.
- Flexible. Make it in the Instant Pot when you’re in a hurry, or use your slow cooker for a long, slow, and perfect korma.
- Inexpensive. This recipe will cost a lot less than $14 and will feed four easily when combined with a side item .
Trust me, once you see how simple it is to make chicken korma at home using your Instant Pot , you’ll be enjoying it a lot more often.
What Is Chicken Korma?
A korma sauce has come to mean a sauce that is creamy, slightly sweet and mild. I’m all for the creamy and mild, but I don’t love the sweet that restaurant chicken korma can sometimes have.
I mean, there is zero need to add sugar to a curry!
So Indian Kormas typically get their creamy goodness in one of two ways.
- You can use nuts such as cashews and almonds for a creamy taste.
- Or you can use canned coconut milk for that signature creamy korma sauce.
But because I am so extra, I use BOTH.
What Does Chicken Korma Taste Like?
My chicken korma recipe is made with tomatoes, coconut milk, and plenty of my favorite traditional Indian spices.
You can expect something truly authentic to Indian cuisine with plenty of spice and a slight coconut undertone from the dairy-free milk included.
Is Chicken Korma The Same As Butter Chicken?
While Chicken Korma and Butter Chicken have many of the same ingredients and are both chicken curries , they are not the same dish. This chicken korma curry is a nutty, creamy sauce that is not spicy at all. Butter chicken is more of a tomatoey, creamy sauce that has a more prominent spice profile from the garam masala .
What Is The Difference Between Chicken Korma And Chicken Curry?
It makes it a lot easier to understand what the difference in the two is when you understand they’re both the same thing.
Curry is any dish that uses water as a base. I talk more about it in my Curry Recipe post if you want a better explanation.
Will This Recipe Taste Like What I Get in My Local Indian Restaurant?
Depends on where the cook is from, whether they’re trying to skimp on ingredients, whether, whether, whether.
This question is like asking me if my meatloaf recipe will taste just like what your mother makes. Maybe?
This is what me from posting a homemade korma recipe for the longest time.
The problem is that most people in the States have had chicken korma in a restaurant, and I was concerned my homemade Instant Pot Chicken Korma wouldn’t be like what they were used to.
I decided to just make what I thought was a good chicken korma recipe , and not worry about whether it matched what you’d get in a restaurant.
The good news is, you can have a delicious dinner at half the price, and probably faster than you could make it to the restaurant too.
What Is Korma Sauce?
This easy chicken korma recipe worked for us. It was rich, creamy, and flavorful. The sauce was thick enough to pour over rice or eat with naan for those who can have carbs (not me, sadly) but not overly spicy.
I also have a secret to confess. There are days when I like this better than the Butter Chicken recipe . I know, I know. Crazy, right? I only made this dish with 1 pound of chicken, so once again, I had sauce leftover.
The same thing happened with the butter chicken (this is getting to be a habit) so I can use the extra sauce for egg korma or lamb korma tomorrow.
Make Rice with Chicken Korma
- You can cook rice at the same time by using a pot in pot method.
- Place a steamer rack on top of your chicken and sauce.
- Into a 6-inch pan , add 1 cup rinsed and drained rice, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon ghee, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Place the pan on the steamer rack and close the pressure cooker.
- Cook as directed below.
Can Chicken Korma be Frozen?
Yes! You can absolutely freeze and reheat Indian chicken korma . Just make sure you’re packing in an airtight bag or container to prevent freezer burn.
Is Korma Gluten-free?
Absolutely. Since chicken korma is low carb , you know there’s a great chance of it being gluten-free as well! Don’t skip this recipe just because your family has a gluten allergy.
Can I Make This Dairy Free?
My recipe for Chicken Korma uses coconut milk , so you don’t have to worry about dairy intolerances when you make this dish.
Tips and Tricks
The method that I use is not at all traditional. But the taste is very traditional. I made this Indian Chicken Korma recipe by blending together all the ingredients for the sauce . Next, I placed the chicken in the sauce and cooked it in the Instant Pot.
Once that was done cooking, I added coconut milk for creaminess. You can also add heavy whipping cream to thicken it, and some people add a little sugar to it.
- Add pan-fried cashews or raisins as garnish before serving.
- Variations . I have an egg korma recipe that will show you how to make egg korma with the leftover chicken korma sauce. Vegetable Korma: I’d actually cook the sauce and the veggies separately. Add 1/4 cup water to the sauce and cook as directed. Meanwhile, steam vegetables in the microwave or stovetop. Use a combination of cauliflower, green beans, and green peas to make an Instant Pot Vegetable Korma. Vegetarian Options - Paneer, Mixed Veggies, or Cooked Chickpeas. In this case, add 1/4 cup of water to the sauce. To the cooked sauce, add your paneer, or chickpeas and heat through. Beef Korma / Lamb Korma: Cut the beef or lamb into 2 inch chunks, and cook as directed for the chicken.
- Substitute heavy cream or half and half for coconut milk if you prefer.
- You could use chicken breasts instead, just butterfly them sideways so you have thinner pieces of chicken and cook for 6 mins
- I ask you to add the coconut milk at the end since sometimes it can separate under pressure, leaving a greasy slick on top of the food.
- For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high 7-8 hours
- That last spoon of garam masala is getting added at the end for fragrance.
- You can hard cook some eggs and add them to any leftover korma sauce you may have for egg korma .
Ingredients To Make The BEST Korma Recipe
- 1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
For The Sauce
- 1 Onion
- 1/2 Cup Tomatoes
- 1/2 Serrano pepper, Jalapeño, or Thai chile pepper
- 5 Cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Minced Ginger
- 1 ounce cashews
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1/2 tsp Ground Coriander
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
To Finish
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 Cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1/4 Cup Cilantro
How Do You Make Chicken Korma?
Step 1: Start by placing onions, tomatoes, serrano peppers, ginger, garlic, cashews, and all the spices in a blender . This is the blender I use.
Step 2: Pour the sauce into your Instant Po t or another electric pressure cooker. Add water to the blender and wash out that blender to get the last bit of goodness out of there. Pour that water into the sauce.
Step 3: Put the chicken into the sauce, and push it down a little so it is mostly covered with the sauce.
Step 4: Cook the chicken for 10 minutes on high pressure. Allow the pot to release pressure naturally, and then release all remaining pressure.
Step 5: Remove the chicken, and cut into bite sized pieces. Do not shred! We aren’t making tacos here!
Step 6: Add in coconut milk and additional garam masala here. You don’t want to cook coconut milk under pressure as it can sometimes seperate, leaving a greasy slick on the food. Not attractive.
Step 7: Check out the creamy goodness of that homemade Chicken Korma!
How To Make Slow Cooker Chicken Korma
Making Chicken Korma in a slow cooker or Crock-Pot is just as easy as making it in the Instant Pot. However, as the name suggests, it’s much slower. It does, however, make an amazingly creamy korma.
If you want a make-ahead meal, I’ve included the instructions for making it in the slow cooker below.
- Blend together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Add chicken.
- Cook on low heat for 6 hours OR
- Cook on high heat for 3-4 hours.
- Finish with coconut milk.
You’re going to laugh when you see how simple this Instant Pot Chicken Korma recipe is, and you’ll be skeptical, and you’ll tell me it’s not how your Mama made korma.
Well, mine neither, but make it anyway. It’s worth it.
Chicken korma is typically mild, not spicy-hot. It’s known as a creamy, aromatic curry where the flavor comes from warm spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cumin, coriander, and garam masala rather than lots of chili. Heat level can vary by recipe or restaurant, but this classic chicken korma recipe leans rich and mellow, making it a great family-friendly option. If you want it even milder, reduce the cayenne and add a bit more coconut milk/creaminess at the end.
To thicken chicken korma sauce, start by simmering it uncovered for a few minutes so excess water evaporates. This is the simplest fix for a korma sauce from scratch that’s too thin. For more body and that classic silky texture, blend in cashews or almonds (or use coconut cream for dairy-free chicken korma) and let it gently simmer to thicken. You can also puree the onion-tomato base to make it naturally creamy. Add coconut milk/cream near the end and keep the heat low so it thickens smoothly without separating.
If you’re asking “why is my chicken korma bitter?” it’s usually from burnt aromatics or spices. Garlic/ginger browned too hard, onions cooked too dark, or ground spices (like garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander) added to hot oil and scorched instead of gently bloomed. Bitterness can also happen if you over-reduce a blended korma sauce from scratch or if nuts (like cashews/almonds) were toasted too aggressively. To fix it, simmer gently to mellow, stir in a little extra fat/creaminess (coconut milk, coconut cream, or cashew cream for dairy-free chicken korma) plus a pinch of salt. Next time keep the heat lower when cooking the spice base so the sauce stays smooth and aromatic rather than bitter.
More Great Chicken Recipes:
- If you’re looking for other great Instant Pot chicken recipes, check out my French Garlic Chicken .
- Slow Cooker Safed Korma - yet another creamy korma recipe
- Instant Pot Butter Chicken - This is easily one of my favorite recipes and you can make it in under 30 minutes
- Chicken Vindaloo - make it fresh at home.
- Chicken Adobo - Filipino version of yummy chicken
- Easy Instant Pot Curries - a collection of curries from around the world.
If you love this Chicken Korma recipe as much as I do, make sure you share it with your friends on Facebook and Pinterest so they can try it too.
Easy Chicken Korma | Instant Pot Recipe
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs , (adjust times for other cuts)
Blend together
- ▢ 1 ( 1 ) Onion , chopped
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 74.5 g ) Tomatoes , diced
- ▢ 1/2 ( 0.5 ) Serrano peppers , Jalapeño, or Thai chile pepper
- ▢ 5 cloves ( 5 cloves ) Garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Minced Ginger , minced
- ▢ 1 ounce ( 28.35 g ) cashews , (or sub with almonds if you prefer)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Turmeric
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Kosher Salt
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Garam Masala
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Cumin
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Ground Coriander
- ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ( 0.5 teaspoon ) Cayenne Pepper , (adjust to your preference)
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 125 g ) Water , ( I used this to slosh about in the blender jar and then poured it into the Instant Pot)
For Finishing
- ▢ 1 teaspoon ( 1 teaspoon ) Garam Masala
- ▢ 1/2 cup ( 120 g ) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- ▢ 1/4 cup ( 4 g ) Cilantro , chopped
Instructions
- Blend together onion, tomatoes, serrano, ginger, garlic, cashews, turmeric, salt, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, cumin, and coriander.
- Pour the sauce into the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Rinse out the blender container using the water, and pour water into the pressure cooker liner as well.
- Place the chicken on top and push it down into the sauce.
- Set it at High Pressure for 10 minutes, and let it release pressure naturally.
- Carefully take out the chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
- Add coconut milk and the additional 1 teaspoon garam masala. Put the chicken back in to combine.
- Garnish with cilantro if you’d like.
Watch The Video
- Add pan-fried cashews or raisins as garnish before serving.
- Variations . I have an egg korma recipe that will show you how to make egg korma with the leftover chicken korma sauce. Vegetable Korma: I’d actually cook the sauce and the veggies separately. Add 1/4 cup water to the sauce and cook as directed. Meanwhile, steam vegetables in the microwave or stovetop. Use a combination of cauliflower, green beans, and green peas to make an Instant Pot Vegetable Korma. Vegetarian Options - Paneer, Mixed Veggies, or Cooked Chickpeas. In this case, add 1/4 cup of water to the sauce. To the cooked sauce, add your paneer, or chickpeas and heat through. Beef Korma / Lamb Korma: Cut the beef or lamb into 2 inch chunks, and cook as directed for the chicken.
- Substitute heavy cream or half and half for coconut milk if you prefer.
- You could use chicken breasts instead, just butterfly them sideways so you have thinner pieces of chicken and cook for 6 mins
- I ask you to add the coconut milk at the end since sometimes it can separate under pressure, leaving a greasy slick on top of the food.
- For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high 7-8 hours
- That last spoon of garam masala is getting added at the end for fragrance.
- You can hard cook some eggs and add them to any leftover korma sauce you may have.
Get support & connect with our community on Facebook!
Nutrition
Don’t forget to check out my otherBest-selling Instant Pot Cookbooks!
Indian Instant Pot , Keto Instant Pot, Instant Pot Fast and Easy , Healthy Instant Pot & Vegetarian Instant Pot .
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Easy Chicken Korma | Instant Pot Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (adjust times for other cuts)
Blend together
- 1 Onion chopped
- 1/2 cup Tomatoes diced
- 1/2 Serrano peppers Jalapeño, or Thai chile pepper
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Minced Ginger minced
- 1 ounce cashews (or sub with almonds if you prefer)
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (adjust to your preference)
- 1/2 cup Water ( I used this to slosh about in the blender jar and then poured it into the Instant Pot)
For Finishing
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1/2 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
Instructions
Blend together onion, tomatoes, serrano, ginger, garlic, cashews, turmeric, salt, cayenne, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, cumin, and coriander.
Pour the sauce into the inner liner of your Instant Pot. Rinse out the blender container using the water, and pour water into the pressure cooker liner as well.
Place the chicken on top and push it down into the sauce.
Set it at High Pressure for 10 minutes, and let it release pressure naturally.
Carefully take out the chicken and cut into bite size pieces.
Add coconut milk and the additional 1 teaspoon garam masala. Put the chicken back in to combine.
Garnish with cilantro if you’d like.
Add pan-fried cashews or raisins as garnish before serving.
Variations . I have an egg korma recipe that will show you how to make egg korma with the leftover chicken korma sauce. Vegetable Korma: I’d actually cook the sauce and the veggies separately. Add 1/4 cup water to the sauce and cook as directed. Meanwhile, steam vegetables in the microwave or stovetop. Use a combination of cauliflower, green beans, and green peas to make an Instant Pot Vegetable Korma. Vegetarian Options - Paneer, Mixed Veggies, or Cooked Chickpeas. In this case, add 1/4 cup of water to the sauce. To the cooked sauce, add your paneer, or chickpeas and heat through. Beef Korma / Lamb Korma: Cut the beef or lamb into 2 inch chunks, and cook as directed for the chicken.
Substitute heavy cream or half and half for coconut milk if you prefer.
You could use chicken breasts instead, just butterfly them sideways so you have thinner pieces of chicken and cook for 6 mins
I ask you to add the coconut milk at the end since sometimes it can separate under pressure, leaving a greasy slick on top of the food.
For a slow cooker version, cook on low for 3-4 hours, or high 7-8 hours
That last spoon of garam masala is getting added at the end for fragrance.
You can hard cook some eggs and add them to any leftover korma sauce you may have.
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This Borani Beet Dip is as delicious as it is pretty! This beet appetizer is smooth, delicious, vegetarian and relatively low in carbs.
What Make This Borani Beet Dip So Amazing
- Color. Just look at how beautiful the color of this Borani Beet Dip is! There’s no editing done to the photos to make that color more pretty than it really is - it’s that vibrant.
- Flavor. If you’ve ever had a yogurt-based dip before (like my Spinach Borani ), you know how addicting they can be. The fresh beets mixed with the yogurt, garlic, and lemon juice are all incredible and the dill just takes it over the top.
- Simple. All you have to do to make this is cook beets, and then blend all the ingredients in a food processor. Easy and delicious, which are two of my favorite words to put together.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Beets
- Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
- Minced Garlic
- Kosher Salt
- Lemon Juice
- Chopped dill
- Sesame Seeds
How To Make This Fresh Beet Appetizer
- Cook. Pour 1.5 cups of water into the Instant Pot . Place a steam rack in the pot. Set the beet quarters on the rack. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
- Peel. Allow the cooked beets to cool a little before peeling or run under a cold water tap. The peel should slide straight off.
- Blend. Place beet quarters, Greek yogurt , garlic, salt, and lemon juice into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
- Serve. Place the Borani into a bowl and sprinkle with chopped dill and sesame seeds before serving.
If you don’t want to cook these in your Instant Pot, I also have instructions for how to cook beets on the stovetop , as well as roasting beets in the oven .
What is Borani?
- Origin. Borani is a popular Persian and Jewish cuisine. It’s a common dish made with yogurt and a vegetable (in this case fresh beets) and some spices and seasonings.
- Dip. Borani is an appetizer that’s similar to a hummus in that it’s common to be eaten with pita chips or veggies. Use it as a dip for the perfect light appetizer.
- Good for you. Outside of being beautiful, beetroot Borani is full of health benefits and is great alongside dishes like my Joojeh Kebabs .
Can Fresh Beets Be Eaten Raw?
Yes, you can certainly eat fresh beets raw. You’ll want to peel the skin first, though. Raw beets can be tossed in a salad , served with some feta cheese, and you can even eat the beetroot leaves, making it a very versatile veggie!
What To Do With Fresh Beets?
Aside from this delicious Borani Beet Dip , you can use fresh beets to make these delicious dishes:
- Chermoula Roasted Beets Recipe - Vegan-friendly and quick and easy to make in your air fryer!
- Beet Salad - A quick, nutritious and delicious Indian dish.
- Instant Pot Beets Salad - An Indian beet salad recipe.
Tips and Tricks for Making This Dip Recipe
- Temperature. Serve this cold for the best experience.
- Yogurt. If you don’t have, or don’t want to use yogurt, you can also use labneh .
- Options. If you want to give your guests more than one Borani to choose from, you can also make my Persian Spinach Borani .
Looking For More Great Dip Recipes? Check These Out!
- Borani Yogurt Spinach Dip - A delicious Persian Instant Pot dip recipe.
- Baingan Bharta Eggplant Dip - A wonderfully smokey eggplant dip.
- Lebanese Muhammara - A delicious hot pepper dip that’s bursting with flavor.
- Spicy Crab Dip - Creamy, spicy, cheesy and loaded with crab.
- Keto Thyme Dip - Less than 5 ingredients and oh so good!
- Salmon Cream Cheese Dip - Sophisticated, smoky, creamy, and absolutely yummy.
- Easy Taco Dip - A simple dip recipe your whole family will love.
If you want to wow your guests with a stupid simple appetizer that’s as delicious as it is beautiful, you are going to be happy you made this Persian Borani Beet Dip recipe ! Pin this on Pinterest or share it on Facebook so you don’t lose the recipe.
Borani Beet Dip
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- ▢ 2 Beets , large, cut into quarters
- ▢ 1 cup Full-Fat Greek Yogurt
- ▢ 1 tablespoon Minced Garlic
- ▢ 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
- ▢ 1/4 cup chopped dill
- ▢ 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds , black or white (optional)
Instructions
Pour 1.5 cups of water into the Instant Pot . Place a steam rack in the pot. Set the beet quarters on the rack. Select MANUAL and set the pot at HIGH for 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes, and then release all remaining pressure.
Allow the cooked beets to cool a little before peeling or run under a cold water tap. The peel should slide straight off.
Place beet quarters, Greek yogurt, garlic, salt, and lemon juice into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
Place the borani into a bowl and sprinkle with chopped dill and sesame seeds before serving.
Temperature. Serve this cold for the best experience.
Yogurt. If you don’t have, or don’t want to use yogurt, you can also use labneh .
Options. If you want to give your guests more than one Borani to choose from, you can also make my Persian Spinach Borani .
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