Best Quick Indian Curry With Coconut Quinoa Pressure Cooker Recipes

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QUICK INDIAN CURRY WITH COCONUT QUINOA (PRESSURE COOKER)



Quick Indian Curry With Coconut Quinoa (Pressure Cooker) image

I love Indian flavors, but all the cream based sauces make it tough for me to eat it as often as I would like! I had a craving for some Indian curry, a fridge full of good vegetables to use and some ideas to cut a lot of the fat. It came out pretty well, though I think I will increase a sharp spice next time, I think ginger would be a good call. I did the sauce at the same time as the vegetables which lessened the total time.

Provided by lunaorion

Categories     Curries

Time 35m

Yield 6-7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 small eggplant, cubed
1 small acorn squash or 1 small butternut squash, cubed
1/2 one jalapenos or 1/2 other hot pepper, sliced
1 small sweet potato, cubed
1/2 cup string bean
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 teaspoons butter or 3 teaspoons ghee
1 (5 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon coconut extract
2/3 teaspoon hot Madras curry powder
1/3 teaspoon curry powder
1/3 teaspoon garam masala
1 pinch saffron thread (optional)

Steps:

  • Measure 2 cups warm water and add saffron threads. Let soak for now.
  • Meanwhile, cut up all the vegetables.
  • Put the quinoa, garbanzo beans, raisins, coconut extract, and saffron water into the bottom of your pressure cooker and then place a vegetable steaming rack above this (the kind that open up like a flower).
  • Put the vegetables in the steaming rack, starting with the squash and sweet potato, then the pepper, eggplant and beans.
  • Oil the gasket, close and lock the pressure cooker, and set heat to medium-high. When high pressure has been reached, cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Depressurize with a quick-release method.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt your buttery substance, and saute cumin seeds until fragrant, 2 or 3 minutes.
  • Add onions and saute until soft but not browned.
  • Add evaporated milk and remaining spices and simmer until slightly thickened, ten minutes or so.
  • Move the vegetables from the rack to a large serving bowl and pour the curry sauce over them, tossing to coat.
  • Remove the rack from the pressure cooker and fluff quinoa. If it is too watery, resume heating until desired consistency.
  • Serve curry spooned over quinoa in bowls and enjoy with naan or pitas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.6, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 180.4, Carbohydrate 59.8, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 13.7, Protein 10

COCONUT QUINOA CURRY RECIPE WITH VEGETABLES



Coconut Quinoa Curry Recipe With Vegetables image

Coconut Quinoa Curry Recipe With Vegetables is a super delicious, one bowl meal, that is made by combining various elements. With quinoa being the star ingredient, it is pre cooked and then combined in a aromatic coconut curry loaded with vegetables. Lovely to serve for winter dinners or just a simple Sunday brunch. Quinoa is a gluten free ingredient grain that makes it an excellent choice for those who are following a gluten free diet. It is considered as a seed that contains twice the amount of fibre when compared to other grains. It is also rich in protein and can be replaced in dishes that use rice for a healthy diet. Serve Coconut Quinoa Curry Recipe With Vegetables as a meal in itself followed by a dessert of Strawberry Banana Sorbet Recipe for a lovely Sunday brunch. Try our other Quinoa recipes: Quinoa With Grilled Zucchini & Chickpea Recipe Roasted Bell Pepper Quinoa Recipe Vegetable Quinoa Patty Recipe

Provided by Archana's Kitchen

Time 1h5m

Yield Makes: 6 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup Quinoa
1-1/2 cup Water
Salt , to taste
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
1 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
1/2 teaspoon Whole Black Peppercorns
2 sprig Curry leaves
2 Cloves (Laung)
2 teaspoon Ginger , paste
1 teaspoon Green Chilli , paste
1 Onion , sliced
1/4 cup Carrots , diced
1/4 cup Green beans , cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 cup Cauliflower (gobi) , cut into smal floerts
1/4 cup Green beans
1/4 cup Potato (Aloo) , cubes
Salt , to taste
2 cups Coconut milk

Steps:

  • To begin making the Coconut Quinoa Curry Recipe With Vegetables we will first cook the quinoa and set aside.
  • In a pressure cooker, combine the quinoa along with salt and water and close the pressure cooker.
  • Cook on medium -high heat from about 6 whistles. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally. Set aside.
  • In a pressure cooker, heat the coconut oil on medium flame, to this add the whole spices - cardamom ,cinnamon stick, black peppercorns and cloves.
  • Once the spices begin to sizzle, add the curry leaves and let them splutter.
  • Next add the ginger-green chilli paste and saute for about a minute.
  • Now add the sliced onions and saute until they turn translucent. This will take about 2-4 minutes on medium flame.
  • Into the pressure cooker, add the carrot, beans, peas, potatoes and cauliflower. To this add salt and about 1/4 cup of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle and turn off the heat.
  • Release the pressure immediately and open the pressure cooker, so it helps the vegetables remain fresh and retain its colors.
  • Into the cooker, add the pre-cooked quinoa and coconut milk and return to flame.
  • Bring the Coconut Quinoa Curry to a single boil on medium-low heat and turn off the flame. Check the salt and you can adjust the consistency of the quinoa curry by adding water if required.
  • Once done, transfer the Coconut Quinoa Curry to a serving bowl and serve hot.
  • Serve Coconut Quinoa Curry Recipe With Vegetables as a meal in itself followed by a dessert of Strawberry Banana Sorbet Recipe for a lovely Sunday brunch.

PRESSURE COOKER COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN



Pressure Cooker Coconut Curry Chicken image

The highly spiced coconut sauce here is so good, you'll want to slather it on anything! And it's a great and adaptable medium for cooking other proteins - not just chicken. Try cubes of lamb, fish fillets, or chunks of pork. Or, if you prefer boneless chicken breasts to thighs, use them here, pressure-cooking them for 2 minutes instead of 4. When serving, tell your guests to be aware of the cardamom pods so they don't accidentally bite into one-or use the ground cardamom instead. And note that brands of garam masala vary in terms of their chile content, so some are hotter than others. If you're unsure how hot your mix is, add it gradually to the pot, tasting as you go. This is one of ten recipes from Melissa Clark's 'Dinner in an Instant: 75 Modern Recipes for Your Pressure Cooker, Multicooker, and Instant Pot' (Clarkson Potter, 2017). Melissa Clark's 'Dinner in an Instant' is available everywhere books are sold. Order your copy today.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, cookbook exclusive, curries, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 to 4 ripe tomatoes, halved through their equators
3 tablespoons ghee, unsalted butter or safflower oil
3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
6 garlic cloves, grated on a Microplane or minced
2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 3-inch cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed with the flat side of a knife, or 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 to 2 teaspoons garam masala, to taste
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
Cooked basmati rice, for serving (optional)
Plain yogurt, for serving (optional)
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 38 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 59 grams, SaturatedFat 23 grams, Sodium 1235 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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