Instant Pot Chicken Saag Recipe (Pressure Cooker)

Step 1

Start the instant pot in SAUTE mode and heat oil in it. Add cumin seeds and saute for 30 seconds

Step 2

Add the cut onions, ginger and garlic.  Saute for couple of minutes. Add the spices and stir well. Add water and deglaze the pot.

Step 3

Add the spinach and carefully place the chicken pieces on top of the spinach.  Press CANCEL and close the instant pot lid with vent in sealing position.

Step 4

Press MANUAL or Pressure Cook mode for 8 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, do a quick pressure release.  PRESS Cancel.

Step 5

Open the lid, remove the chicken pieces and set aside.  Blend the spinach and other ingredients to a creamy texture preferably using an immersion blender.

Step 6

If needed, cut the chicken into smaller pieces and then add it back to the spinach curry.

Step 7

Press SAUTE and give the curry a quick boil.  This could splutter out, so cover with a lid.

Step 8

Chicken Saag is ready.  Enjoy with naan, roti or rice.