Chicken Tikka Masala Pasta Recipe

Step 1

Combine all ingredients for the marinade (except chicken) in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and mix well with the marinade. Let is rest for anywhere between 30 minutes to 8 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 2

Start the instant pot in saute mode and let it heat. Add the oil to the instant pot. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Then add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute.

Step 3

Add marinated chicken and spices for sauce. Mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently. The chicken will change color slightly.

Step 4

Add half cup water and deglaze the pot making sure nothing is stuck to the bottom. Press cancel

Step 5

Break the spaghetti in half and layer on top of the chicken. Add the tomato puree on top of the spaghetti. Then add the remaining water. Do not stir. Make sure all the spaghetti is almost submerged in liquid.

Step 6

Close the lid with the vent in the sealing position. Change the instant pot setting to high pressure for 4 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure.

Step 7

Add cream, kasoori methi and stir well. Garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of lime juice.

Step 8

Chicken tikka masala pasta is ready.

Step 9

Boil the pasta in a pan according to package directions. Once boiled, set it aside. Reserve some pasta water from boiling to add later.

Step 10

Heat a large pan on medium heat. Once hot, add oil to it. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Then add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute.

Step 11

Add marinated chicken and spices for sauce. Mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently. The chicken will change color slightly.

Step 12

Add the tomato puree and stir well. Now cook on medium flame untile the chicken is cooked completely.

Step 13

Now add the boiled pasta and mix well. Add the reserved pasta water as needed to get the right consistency.

Step 14

Add kasuri methi and cream and mix with the pasta. Let the pasta simmer for 2-3 minutes with the sauce. Turn off heat.

Step 15

Garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of lime juice. Chicken tikka masala pasta is ready.