What i first cook in Instant Pot Duo60 6 qt 7 in 1???

posted by iamgeetha on July 23, 2019 1 comment

“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
― Virginia Woolf

Instant Pot - One of the bucket lists for me. Always when it comes for IP shopping at kitchen area, i have double minded about to buy or not. Many items i went to kitchen appliances shop and think about so many things to buy IP

Is this really safe to use for my family?
Can i cook and feed for my 4 yr old?
Is it really worth for 100+ bucks

Like this i have tooooooo many questions on my mind. I enquired about this from my cooking friends, always i get similar answer that is delay start option is there, it'll be helpful. But i prefer to cook fresh and give to my family. After so many research i quit to buy this before 3 years, that time my baby is just an year old so don't want to take risks.

From my personal opinion, I really wasted the time. I wish I was bought this long back. Really guys, believe me. Now my kid started his swimming and Karate class, its at evening time. After his snacks, I take him to his classes and come back to home at dinner time. Already kid was very tired, if i prepare dinner he slept before i complete cooking. I know what is the next question here, If I prepared earlier and went to class, the food is cold, even i reheat it dont taste that freshness and end up with not satisfied dinner or eat outside. I never prefer my kid eat outside after his classes because his energy burnt, he need fresh and healthy food to gain his energy and for sound sleep.

I got thought to buy this, and did it. Believe me friends, it is really worth specially for moms. Now I prepare in late afternoon and give delay start, its really fresh for my dinner. My first dish I tried Chettinad Chicken Curry. Also this IP is an easy-peasy to use for first time.

Chettinad Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients

Chicken - 1 kg
Onions - 3
Coconut oil - 2 Tsp
Tomatoes - 1
Red Chili powder - 1 Tsp
Turmeric -1/2 Tsp
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp
Ginger Garlic paste - 2 Tbsp
Chettinad masala powder - 3 Tbsp

Method

Clean chicken thoroughly and put in a bowl. Add ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, chettinad masala powder and salt to the bowl. Marinate for 20 mins and keep aside.
Turn on Saute mode and wait for 1 min to heat up the base. Add 2 tbsp of Oil. Then add cumin seeds. Once the cumin starts to splutter, add onions.
Then add the marinated chicken. Give it a good stir.
Cover liner with a lid and adjust the IP ‘saute’ to low temperature.
Add at least half a cup of water and close the lid. Hit ‘PressureCook’ mode and set timer to 2 mins and make sure whistle is in sealing mode.
Do a quick release and open the lid.
Turn on Saute mode and adjust to low temperature around 5 minutes. Add chopped cilantro and hit cancel.