Chicken Kheema
 
 
Ingredients
  • 1lb ground chicken (you can use lamb,beef or turkey)
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder (dhania powder)
  • 2 teaspoon red chile powder (more for a spicier taste)
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ inch cinnamon stick
  • 5 cloves
  • 5 whole green cardamom pods (elaichi)
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 Tablespoon Garam masala
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or per taste)
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup frozen petite peas
  • ½ cup fresh mint, chopped
Instructions
  1. Turn on InstantPot to SAUTE mode
  2. Add oil to pot
  3. Add cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom and bay leaves and allow to sizzle for 1-2 minutes
  4. Add onions, ginger and garlic paste
  5. Saute for 3 minutes or until translucent using a glass lid to cover the pot
  6. Add diced tomato and tomato paste
  7. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently
  8. Add turmeric powder, red chile powder and coriander powder, garam masala and salt
  9. Add ground chicken
  10. Add water
  11. Mix well to incorporate all ingredients
  12. ***Do not use the same spoon after this step to prevent cross contamination from the raw meat**
  13. Close InstantPot lid to lock it
  14. Turn vent on the lid to CLOSE VENT to prevent steam from escaping
  15. Press CANCEL/OFF button on InstantPot to turn off
  16. Set pot to MANUAL mode
  17. Set to HIGH PRESSURE
  18. Set timer to 15 minutes (For Beef or Lamb, use 20 minutes)
  19. After timer goes off, Press CANCEL/OFF button on InstantPot to turn off
  20. Now manually release the steam by opening the vent. The silver prong will drop back into the lid. BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
  21. Open the lid and add in the peas, mint and half of the cilantro
  22. Mix well and break up the chicken
  23. If you want less water, set the InstantPot to saute mode and allow water to burn off
  24. Garnish with cilantro
  25. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Serving suggestion:
Serve with your favorite naan, roti, paratha, rice, biryani or whatever you please.
You can also serve with a side of yogurt to cool down the spices.
Recipe by Instapottin' With Poonam at https://www.instapottinwithpoonam.com/chicken-kheema/