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Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 | Paleo

Published: Jan 3, 2019 · Modified: Sep 25, 2020 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

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Instant pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 Paleo

Moist and tender chunks of lamb in a spicy rich curry sauce, all made easy in the Instant Pot. Make this Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry at home faster than you can order a take out from your favorite Indian restaurant. Whole30 and Paleo friendly.

Instant pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 Paleo

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Mutton curry is what is more popular in most of India than lamb curry. I do buy mutton from our local Pakistani store sometimes but it is quite a lot in one package and it frozen.

So, I would rather compromise on the authenticity of mutton vs lamb and get good quality organic lamb cubes for stew and use those in a curry, which is what I have done in this Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry.

I am also trying to get the husband to follow a Whole30 kinda diet for a month or so. He is already trying to watch carb intake and is mostly out of sugar.

So, I figured it will be a whole lot easier for me to take some help from the Instant Pot to make a lot of Whole30 compliant dishes for him, like this Indian Lamb Curry.

More Whole30 friendly recipes

  • Braised Beef Short Ribs Curry
  • Sheet Pan Sausage and Vegetables
  • Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas
Instant pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 Paleo

Is Indian Lamb Curry made in a pressure cooker traditionally?

Well, there are many recipes, where traditionally the curry is slow cooked so the meat gets really tender and absorbs all the flavors. Pressure cookers became an integral part of cooking in Indian kitchens later on.

They were then used to speed up the slow cooking process while getting the same results as with slow cooking. Chicken curries, mutton curries, dal, rice are all common dishes made in a pressure cooker.

And now, with the Instant Pot being a very common cooking medium in the kitchens these days, this is my version of an Indian Lamb Curry in an Instant Pot, cooked the pressure cooker way.

Can this lamb curry be made with coconut milk or yogurt added to it?

Yes, of course. The coconut milk or yogurt will temper down the spices a little, if you are new to trying out spicy curries and will also make it creamier. But, we love the curry without any yogurt or coconut milk added to it.

Do keep in mind that yogurt is not Whole30 approved, so you may want to stay away from that if you are making this curry when following the Whole30 diet.

Instant pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 Paleo

How to make the lamb curry in the Instant Pot?

Making the Indian Lamb Curry in the Instant Pot is as easy as 1.2.3. steps.

  • Start with browning the onion, along with ginger, garlic and whole spices in the Instant Pot in sauté mode. Add the lamb cubes and sear the meat to seal in the juices.
  • Now add the spice powders - turmeric, coriander, meat masala / curry masala powder. Add a little water, to deglaze the pot. Add tomatoes.
  • Set to 30 mins on High Pressure. Wait for pressure to release naturally. Open up and simmer on sauté for a few more minutes, if it is a little too liquid-y for your taste. The water released will depend on the kind of meat you buy.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

What to serve the Indian lamb curry with?

You can serve it with basmati rice or naan or rotis or even regular bread or dinner rolls. If you are doing a Whole30 diet, then it is best to enjoy this as a stew with a side of salad.

Love cooking quick and easy in the Instant Pot? You have got to try these recipes

  • Instant Pot Masala Turkey Chili
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Instant pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 Paleo
Instant pot Indian Lamb Curry - Whole30 Paleo

Instant Pot Indian Lamb Curry

Get the taste of slow cooked lamb curry without the time consumed by slow cooking, with this Instant Pot Indian lamb curry recipe.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Time to come to pressure and release pressure naturally: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Author: Manju
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lamb meat for stew
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 green cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 1 red onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic smashed
  • ½ teaspoon grated ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 2 tablespoon meat masala / curry masala powder
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • salt to taste
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Roughly crush the cinnamon, cardamom, black peppercorns and fennel seeds with a mortar and pestle and keep aside.
  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Once it turns HOT, pour the oil into the pot liner. Add the crushed spices, onion, garlic and ginger. Saute till the onion softens and starts browning.
  • Move around the onion mix to make space for the meat and add the lamb cubes to the Instant Pot. Make sure most all of them are touching the bottom of the pan, so get a nice sear. After a couple of minutes, slowly turn the pieces so the other side of the meat can sear as well.
  • Once done, add a little water, about ¼ cup and deglaze the pot. This is to make sure that the burnt bottom does not get even more burnt while pressure cooking is in progress or it will give a BURN notice on the Instant Pot.
  • Add the tomatoes, salt, turmeric powder, coriander powder and meat masala powder. Mix well.
  • Hit CANCEL / KEEP WARM button to get off SAUTE mode.
  • Set to MANUAL / PRESSURE COOK mode and adjust the time to 30 mins. Close the lid and seal the Instant Pot. 
  • Once the pressure cooking is done, wait for the pressure to be released naturally. Watch for the little silver button next to the seal to go down. Move the seal knob to release and slowly open the Instant Pot.
  • The curry may seem a little watery, give it a quick mix to get all the onion mixture and meat to combine. If it still looks watery or you want it thicker, you can add some coconut milk or cook it in SAUTE mode for a few more minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

If you are unable to find Curry Masala powder, use Garam Masala. Do not use Curry Powder, it just wont be the same.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cups | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 505mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Barbara says

    February 23, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious. I added 1.5 c. Lentils, chopped carrot, 1/4 c water. Served over jasmine rice.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      July 24, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      Sounds like very filling curry that you made out of this. Delicious 🙂

      Reply
  2. Peggy says

    June 13, 2020 at 6:46 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight with lamb loin chops. Delicious!! I used two Thai bird peppers and got a really nice heat. We served it over basmati rice, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and a dollop of sour cream. Perfect.

    Reply
    • Manju says

      June 18, 2020 at 12:27 am

      That sounds like a delicious meal, Peggy 🙂

      Reply
  3. GD says

    June 21, 2020 at 7:42 am

    5 stars
    Very good curry. Nice heat level.

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    • Manju says

      July 24, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you.

      Reply
  4. Manpreet Garcha says

    July 11, 2020 at 11:50 am

    5 stars
    Recipe is delish. I love it so much that I want to make combined with saag. Do you know how I can make it like lamb saag can I just add spinach leaves ?

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    • Manju says

      July 24, 2020 at 4:25 pm

      Thank you. You can add finely chopped spinach once you open the Instant Pot and let it saute for a few minutes till the spinach wilts and combines with the rest of the curry.

      Reply
  5. Katherine Barry says

    October 01, 2020 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    Made this last night and it was absolutely delicious. Looking forward to another feed of it tonight. I added some broccoli and green beans and a little extra water because of the vegetables. I also added Spinach at the end. Other thing was a small amount of sugar (less than half a teaspoon) to counteract the acidity of the tomato. Recipe is now permanently saved for future reference. Thank you for sharing.

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    • Manju says

      October 06, 2020 at 9:55 pm

      Thank you Katherine. So glad you loved it. The sugar for balancing the acidity is a great tip. Thanks for sharing that with us.

      Reply
  6. Sumaiya says

    January 24, 2021 at 2:44 pm

    5 stars
    This turned out delicious! So soft and tender. I had this with saag paneer and basmati rice. Will make this again!

    Reply
    • Manju says

      January 31, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you for sharing that with me. I am so glad you loved it. This is a favorite at home and with friends and neighbors 🙂

      Reply
  7. Reese says

    April 19, 2022 at 3:46 am

    This sounds amazing! Any ideas for how to make it in a regular crockpot?

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    • Manju says

      May 05, 2022 at 10:36 pm

      I think you can try making it in the crockpot. Follow the instructions for the searing of the meat, then add the rest of the ingredients as for the Instant Pot and let it cook. I am not sure how much time it will take. But try it and do let me know if it works. Good luck! I am excited to hear back from you.

      Reply
  8. Adilah says

    April 28, 2022 at 1:19 am

    5 stars
    I made this last night with lamb loin chops and added a cup of toor dal. It was so delicious! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe. I will be making this again.

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    • Manju says

      May 05, 2022 at 7:33 pm

      Thank you for letting me know! SO glad you loved it. And toor dal in is such a wonderful idea!

      Reply

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