Chicken Coconut Korma
A classic Indian chicken coconut korma curry recipe made easier in the pressure cooker!
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Curries are one of my favorite comfort foods during cold months. And if I had to choose one that I love the most, it would be chicken coconut korma. The sauce is made with tomato paste, coconut milk, and spices, and it’s traditionally filled with chicken and vegetables like onions, garlic, and ginger. I added sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and peas, and together with some long-grained rice and naan bread, it’s so cozy and satisfying. There’s nothing more comforting on a chilly day.
And now thanks to the Crock-Pot Express Crock Multi-Cooker it can be on the table in under 30 minutes!
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Recipe notes
- This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken thighs for optimal flavor and moisture, however you can substitute chicken breasts if you prefer.
- I recommend browning the meat first. It’s an optional step, but brown caramelized meat yields so much more flavor and if you have the extra 10-ish minutes it’s definitely worth it. Plus, the Brown/Sauté function on the Express Crock means you don’t have to dirty any extra dishes.
- I used sweet potatoes, red peppers, and peas in this recipe, but regular potatoes and carrots would also be great in this dish.
- Serving this chicken coconut korma with basmati rice and naan bread is my favorite way to do it, but serve it as you like!
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Chicken Coconut Korma
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs , trimmed and cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 medium sweet potato , peeled and cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 red pepper , cut into 1-2 inch pieces
- 1 onion , thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic , mined
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 14- oz can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth or stock
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt , or to taste
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup frozen peas
For serving:
- Fresh cilantro , for garnish
- Long grain rice
- Naan bread
Instructions
- Add sweet potatoes, red pepper, onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk, chicken broth/stock, tomato paste, garam masala, turmeric, and salt to pot.
- Secure lid, making sure vent is in the "seal" position.
- Select "Manual" function and adjust time to 10 minutes. Once time is up, manually release pressure and carefully open lid.
- Stir in Greek yogurt and peas.
- Top with cilantro and serve with rice and naan, or as desired.
Notes
- If desired, you can skip Step 1 and proceed without browning chicken. Omit olive oil.
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Eating chicken has lots of benefit for health. I have never tried this recipe but surely will try this on this Christmas Eve.
Thanks for sharing this.
Looks so good! I’ve tried making coconut curries in my crockpot before, and the coconut milk always seems to curdle/separate by the time it’s cooked for 8 hours. Has this ever happened to you? It still tastes fine, but it doesn’t look the greatest…haha 🙂
I haven’t had that problem with this recipe. I think the curdling in the slow cooker has to do with the time it spends being heated and since it’s cooked so quickly in a pressure cooker curdling shouldn’t be an issue. At least it hasn’t been the times I’ve tested it. If you try it and have a different result, please let me know! 🙂
Can this be made in a slow cooker? I don’t have an InstaPot & wouldn’t buy the Crockpot brand after reading the reviews.
Hi Frannie! Yes, this can be made in the slow cooker. I would still recommend browning the meat and maybe shoot for about 4ish hours on high or 6ish on low, though I haven’t tested it so I can’t say for sure.
Not sure which negative reviews you read? It’s got great reviews on all the sites I’ve seen and I love mine!
My husband and I loved this recipe. it tasted even better the second day. Didn’t have Naan bread the first night, but bought it for the leftovers. I would highly recommend using it with the rice. Yummy!
This dish is colorful, aromatic and delicious. It’s one of my favorite recipes I discovered during this past year. I would definitely make it for company. The only thing I would change and I’ve already written it on the recipe I printed out is the prep time. It took me longer than 10 minutes…more like 20-25 minutes. My family and I will enjoy this recipe for years. Thank you, Annalise!
PS I keep an online file of the Completely Delicious emails and have baked and cooked quite a few of your recipes. Love the blog posts!
Thank you for the feedback on the recipe! And I’m so thrilled to hear you’ve enjoyed many of my recipes. That’s the best compliment! 🙂