ADD the lengthwise chopped onion into the oil and the spices and saute the onion till translucent, takes a minute or two
ADD the ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute
ADD the diced tomatoes and saute till the tomatoes turn soft. Make sure to give time to saute every ingredient before adding the next one.
ADD the salt turmeric and the red chili powder and saute for 30 seconds.
Add the chicken pieces and the potatoes and saute
ADD the ground coconut, green chilli, fennel and poppy seed paste
ADD 2 cups of water and give it all a good mix
SET the instapot on manul pressure cook mode and set the timer for 10 minutes.
After the pressure releases naturally open and garnish with cilantro
AND squeeze the juice of half the lemon