Goat Curry in a Hurry (Instant Pot Recipe) (2024)

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What’s better than slow-cooked goat curry? Goat curry that tastes slow-cooked but is actually made in a fraction of the time! Thanks to the instant pot, you can now make goat curry in a hurry 😉

It’s kind of surprising to me that one of my most popular recipes on theblog is myslow cooker goat curry. I honestly had no idea that so many of you eatand enjoy goat meat. I absolutely love it, and it really makes me happy to see that you all do too! I make my goat curry all the time, and while it’s definitely worth the wait… I’m an impatient girl.

I want a big bowl of goat curry that tastes slow-cooked… BUTI want it fast. I like my curry… in a hurry.

Since I want dinner on the table ASAP, I figure you guysdotoo – which is why I’m sharing my recipe for goat curry made in an Instant Pot, an electronic pressure cooker. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, I’m sure a regular pressure cookerwillwork just fine. The reason I love the Instant Pot is because I can saute the aromatics (onion, garlic, ginger, spices) and cook the curry all in one pot. It’s an amazing device that makes clean up a breeze.

“All I can say is wow! This was utterly delicious. And I’m looking forward to the next time I test drive one of your recipes.”

Natalie

Can I use Onion Masala in this Recipe?

If you have my onion masala prepared, then use 1 cup of onion masala and omit the onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in this recipe. Easy!

If you’re not familiar with my onion masala series, please read about it – it makes Indian cooking so much easier!

To make this goat stew even more comforting, I cut some potatoes in half and added them to the pot. It’s one of my favorite recipes to make during the colder months.

Make this the perfect meal by serving it with these tangy spiced potatoes also made in an Instant Pot and Indian flatbread or basmati rice.

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Can’t wait to hear what you think of this!

4.85 from 83 reviews

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Cuisine Indian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil of choice I like avocado oil
  • 2 pounds bone-in goat or lamb pieces (shoulder or leg)
  • 2 onions diced
  • 1 ½ inch knob fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Spices

  • 2 14 ounce cans organic diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ pound potatoes leave whole, optional

Instructions

  • Press the sauté button on the Instant Pot, and add the oil and goat meat to the pot. Once the outside of the meat begins to brown, add the onion, garlic, ginger and spices. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.

  • Pour in the diced tomatoes, water and potatoes if using.

  • Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 45 minutes at high pressure.

  • Allow the pressure to release naturally.

  • If you'd like for the dish to have a thicker consistency, press the sauté button to reduce or boil off extra liquid.

Notes

  • If you'd like to make this using my onion masala, use 1 cup of onion masala and omit the onion, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes.

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Like this recipe? Then check outmy cookbook: Indian Food Under Pressure for more Indian Instant Pot Recipes!

Looking for more Instant Pot Recipes? Try these:

  • Instant Pot Shredded Chicken
  • Instant Pot Saag
  • Instant Pot Dal Makhani
  • Instant Pot Ground Lamb Curry
  • Instant Pot Butter Chicken

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  1. Yasmin says

    Goat Curry in a Hurry (Instant Pot Recipe) (11)
    Hello,

    Love your recipes! This one came out delicious with some rice on the side! Your Kadhi is my go-to and i recently tried your dal in the IP that came out amazing too.

    I am desi and I appreciate AM’s feedback. Taking their feedback into consideration I browned the onions a little before adding the meat and then I also did not use canned tomatoes I used 3 large vine tomatoes and I pulsed them in a chopper/processor before adding to the pot. Thats about it. I also cooked the meat for 45 minutes, did a quick release then I added small peeled red potatoes halved and then turned on the cooker for another 10 minutes and they were perfect.

    Definitely will make this again!

    Thanks!

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  2. AM says

    Goat Curry in a Hurry (Instant Pot Recipe) (12)
    I was skeptical about this recipe working out because I find that unless Indian curries start with thoroughly browning the onions and then adding tomatoes and thoroughly cooking the tomatoes, they lack the color or the depth of flavor. But given the reviews I tried it and really wanted it to work out. Unfortunately this didn’t work for me. Way too much tomato. That’s all I could taste. Sautéing to dry out the liquid didn’t help much with flavor. I realised later that most reviews are by non-Indian folks. This lacks the deep brown color and the depth of flavor that north Indian curries have.

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    • JAIMIN THAKER says

      Goat Curry in a Hurry (Instant Pot Recipe) (13)
      Super helpful feedback. You’re right!

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  3. alex says

    Can i add wine and which red or white wine or cooking wine

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FAQs

How to cook goat meat faster? ›

By using the pressure cooker, this is an easy, no-fail way to cook your goat meat so it's tender and flavorful without spending hours in the kitchen. It allows you to use your favorite goat curry, Indian food, other recipes or keep it simple with a seasoning kit or a jar of curry sauce from the grocery store.

Why is my goat curry tough? ›

Remember these words: Cook goat meat low and slow. For the most succulent goat meat texture, it's a labor of love that demands low cooking temperatures for longer times. This allows the collagen inside the meat to break down, slowly relaxing the meat's tough texture.

How much time does mutton take to cook without a pressure cooker? ›

How long does mutton take to cook without pressure cooking? Cook the mutton low and slow, so all the juices & fat melt into the curry. Licious mutton will need around 50 minutes till it's fall-off-the-bone tender. There's a reason why 'good things come to those who wait' is a popular proverb.

What is the best way to cook goats? ›

The best way to cook goat meat is to cook it slowly, preferably in a slow cooker, at a low temperature, and with plenty of moisture. Moreover, goat meat should never be served rare; it must be thoroughly and well cooked in order for it to be appealing. Flavorful additions tend to make goat meat delicious.

Does goat get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

You can't rush goat, says chef Kevin Onyona. To make the meat tender, you need to cook it a long time — but not too long.

How many minutes does it take goat meat to cook? ›

Goat meat has the reputation of being tough so it needs to be cooked for long until tender. If you have a pressure cooker then that is great. If you don't however then cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until tender.

What piece of goat is best for curry? ›

The back half of the goat is the best part for use in curries, such as the leg and loin. Meat may be sold bone-in or boneless, and can often be found already cut into stew meat.

How do you thicken curry goat gravy? ›

Alternatively, you can create a thickener by mixing equal parts cornflour and water, then stirring it into the simmering curry. Allow it to cook for a few more minutes until the desired thickness is reached.

What happens if you leave meat in pressure cooker too long? ›

Unfortunately, once you overcook a piece of meat in the pressure cooker, there's no going back. You'll be left with a pile of dry, crunchy, tasteless fibers and no amount of additional pressure cooking is going to put that moisture back into the meat. Earlier, I explained how ingredient size affects the cooking time.

Can you overcook meat in a pressure cooker? ›

Steam penetrates food easily under pressure. So connective tissues in cubes of beef for soups or stews soften in 15 minutes or less, and a pot roast will be medium-rare in 30 minutes. Be sure to follow instructions carefully; at this speed, it's easy to overcook things in mere minutes.

Do you have to put water in a pressure cooker when cooking meat? ›

Pressure cookers cook with steam. No liquid = no steam. You can't and shouldn't use your pressure cooker unless you've added sufficient liquid. Instructions will let you know the minimum amount and some even tell you how much to use for different items.

What is the best seasoning for goat meat? ›

Goat meat is not as sweet as beef. Because of its savory characteristic works well with bold flavors: curry, pineapple, chilies, onion, garlic, wine (red or white), red pepper, coriander, rosemary, etc.

What is goat meat called in the USA? ›

Goat meat is called either cabrito or chevon. Cabrito is from kids harvested within the first week of birth. Chevron is from older kids. Goat meat is leaner than poultry and other red meats, low in fat and cholesterol and is a source of conjugated linoleic acid.

Why does goat meat take so long to cook? ›

Since it is a relatively tough meat, it is important that you tenderize it correctly and that you cook it slowly at low temperatures. Goat meat also must be cooked with a lot of moisture.

How long does goat need to be cooked? ›

Cook in a slow oven for 3—7 hours, depending on the size of your joint, pan and oven temperature.

What is the fastest way to cook meat? ›

Use high heat to cook meat quickly. Techniques like searing or stir-frying at high temperatures can help cook meat rapidly. Pressure cookers cook food quickly by increasing the internal pressure, which the boiling point of water. This results in faster cooking times for meats.

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