Step 1

Cut the boneless chicken into small pieces, about 1-2 inch in size.

Step 2

Heat the instant pot in Sauté mode and add oil to it. Add the whole spices and sauté for 30 seconds to get the aroma.

Step 3

Add the chopped green chili, onions, ginger and garlic to the pot and sauté for 4 minutes until they turn golden brown. Keep stirring at regular intervals.

Step 4

Add the chopped tomatoes and spices. Sauté for another 4 minutes, while stirring at regular intervals.

Step 5

Add the chicken and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Do not skip this step, as it adds lots of flavor to the curry.

Step 6

Then add the water and stir it with the chicken. Deglaze and scrape off anything stuck to the bottom of the pot.

Step 7

Change the instant pot setting to manual/pressure cook mode on high for 5 minutes.

Step 8

When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure manually. Stir in the lemon juice.

Step 9

Garnish with cilantro and chicken curry is ready to serve.