1Set the Instant Pot to sauté (more) for 15 minutes or as needed.
2Add 2 tbsp of cooking oil to the Instant Pot.
3Add 1 bay leaf, 2 green cardamom, 2 inch cinnamon sticks, 3 cloves, and 4 peppercorns.
4Add 1/2 cup of chopped onion and sauté for 2 minutes.
5Add 1/2 diced tomato and stir.
6Add 1 tsp ginger paste and 1 tsp garlic paste and stir.
7Add 1 kg broiler chicken, salt to taste, 1.5 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, and 1 tsp cumin powder. Mix well until the chicken is coated with the spices.
8Pour in 1.5 cups of warm water and stir.
9Add 1 whole garlic (optional) as a personal preference.
10Close the Instant Pot lid and lock it into position, ensuring the valve is in the sealing position.
11Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on normal for 2 minutes.
12Once cooked, switch the valve to venting for quick release.
13Wait for the safety button to drop down before opening the lid.
14Open the lid and sauté (more) for another 2 minutes.