Eight Minute Curried Game Hens Pressure Cooker Recipes

INSTANT POT CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• In sauté mode, add the coconut oil to the Instant Pot insert. Then add the onion, cinnamon stick and cloves and sauté for 5-7 minutes. You can add 2 tablespoons of water to avoid burning the onion.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown them for a couple of minutes.
• Switch off the sauté mode and add the garlic, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chopped tomatoes, the water bit of the coconut milk, salt and chilli (if using) and mix.
• Cover your Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Set to manual pressure / high pressure for 5 minutes.
• When done, allow for a complete natrual pressure release before opening.
• Switch to sauté mode, stir in the coconut cream and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Turn off the Instant Pot, and adjust seasonings, remove the cinnamon stick and serve.
• Sauté the onion, cinnamon stick and cloves in a frying pan for 5-7 minutes. You can add 2 tablespoons of water to avoid burning the onion.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown them for a couple of minutes.
• Mix in the garlic ginger, curry powder, garam masala, chopped tomatoes, the water from the coconut milk, salt and chili (if using) and switch of the heat.
• Transfer the chicken curry mix into your slow cooker and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
• When done, stir in the coconut cream, adjust seasonings, let cook for a few more minutes until warmed through and serve.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add 1 tablespoon oil. When oil is hot, brown chicken. Remove. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add onion, curry, turmeric and cumin. Cook and stir until onion is tender, 3-5 minutes. Add broth, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, sugar, chicken and salt. Press cancel. , Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 5 minutes. Let pressure release naturally. Press cancel. Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of water. Add cornstarch mixture to pot and let simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes. , Serve in shallow bowls with rice or naan. Sprinkle with cilantro.

PRESSURE COOKER COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Set a box grater over a bowl. Starting with their cut sides, grate the tomatoes through the large holes of the box grater so the tomato pulp falls into the bowl. Discard the skins. Measure out 2 cups of tomato purée.
• Using the sauté function, heat the ghee and the coconut oil in the pressure cooker. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring often to encourage even browning, until they are caramelized, 12 to 18 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and cardamom and cook for another minute. Then stir in the coriander, salt, turmeric, red pepper flakes, black pepper and finally the tomato purée.
• Add the chicken to the sauce, cover and cook on low pressure for 4 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally. If the sauce seems too thin, use a slotted spoon to transfer the chicken to a bowl and then simmer the sauce on the sauté setting until it has thickened to taste. (Note that the coconut milk will thin the sauce down further.) Stir in the garam masala and the coconut milk, and let the curry sit for 20 minutes for the flavors to meld. Serve with the rice and yogurt, if desired. Garnish with cilantro.

PRESSURE-COOKER CURRIED CHICKEN MEATBALL WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly (mixture will be soft). With wet hands, shape mixture into 24 balls (about 1-1/4-in.). Select saute or browning setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, brown meatballs in batches; remove and keep warm. Add 1 cup water to pressure cooker. Cook 1 minute, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Press cancel., Place trivet insert in pressure cooker. Place meatballs on trivet, overlapping if needed. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 7 minutes. Quick-release pressure., In a small bowl, mix sauce ingredients. To serve, place 2 teaspoons sauce and 1 meatball in each lettuce leaf; top with remaining ingredients. If desired, serve with additional minced fresh cilantro.

SPICY CORNISH GAME HENS - PRESSURE COOKER

Steps:

• Heat oil in pressure cooker at medium heat, and brown Cornish hen for about 3 minutes on each side.
• Combine all other ingredients in a bowl, and pour over hen.
• Close lid securely with pressure regulator on vent pipe.
• Cook at high heat until pressure regulator starts to rock.
• Turn heat down to medium high and continue cooking for 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat, and let pressure drop on its own.

PRESSURE COOKER BEEF CURRY

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a pressure cooker. Season the beef and fry in batches for 5-8 mins, turning occasionally until evenly browned. Set aside on a plate.
• Heat the remaining oil and butter in the pan and fry the onion gently for 10 mins or until golden brown and caramelised. Add the garlic, ginger, chilli, turmeric, coriander and cardamom and fry for 2 mins. Stir in the beef and cook for 1 min to coat the beef in the spices.
• Tip in the tomatoes, stock and sugar and bring to a simmer. Lock the lid onto the cooker and bring up to high pressure. Cook for 15 mins, then turn off the heat and let the pressure drop naturally. Give everything a good stir and add more water if the sauce is already thick.
• Lock the lid back in place and give it another 10 mins, then let the pressure drop naturally. Check the meat is tender - depending on the cut it might need 5 mins more.
• Take it off the heat, stir through the garam masala and cream, if you like. Season to taste. Scatter over the coriander and serve with naan bread or rice.

JUICY CORNISH GAME HENS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Melt butter and stir in honey and chili powder; mixing well.
• Stir in orange juice, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Cut each hen into two halves.
• Rinse well and pat dry with paper towels.
• Place hens in baking dish, skin side down, and place in oven for 6-8 minutes.
• Turn hens over and baste generously with all of the mixture.
• Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until well browned.