Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings the taste of India to your table. With tender chicken and aromatic spices, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that your family will love. Make it tonight for a cozy culinary adventure!
Equipment
- Blender
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
- Grater
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 tablespoon ghee You can also use butter or coconut oil
- 1/2 chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger root
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 14 ounces can diced tomatoes drained
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup full fat canned coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Press sauté button and melt the ghee, add onion, garlic, ginger and 6 spices (from coriander to cardamom) and sauté until the vegetables are soft and the spices are fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and use an immersion to blend until smooth (or blend in the blender), add the chicken, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir, cook high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Quick release, add the cauliflower and peas and cook for 2 minutes on high pressure.
- Quick release, stir in coconut milk and serve garnished with cilantro.