Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Step 1

Select the Saute function and pre-heat the Instant Pot inner pot.

Step 2

Melt butter or ghee in the inner pot.

Step 3

Stir in garlic and ginger and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Step 4

Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and chili powder and cook until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 5

Press Cancel.

Step 6

Add chicken to the spices and stir to coat.

Step 7

Add yogurt, tomato sauce, salt, lemon juice and honey.  Mix well.

Step 8

Add tomato paste on top and don't stir.

Step 9

Close the lid and pressure cook for 4 minutes on High Pressure.

Step 10

Do a quick release of pressure (QR).  [Read More: The Different Pressure Release Methods]

Step 11

Open the Instant Pot and stir in garam masala, dried fenugreek leaves, and cream.

Step 12

Select Saute mode and cook for 2 minutes, or until heated through and desired consistency.

Step 13

Garnish with cilantro leaves.

Step 14

Serve with rice or naan.

Step 15

Heat butter or ghee in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.

Step 16

Add garlic and ginger to the pot.  Saute for about 30 seconds to one minute.

Step 17

Add coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and chili powder and cook until spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Step 18

Add the chicken and stir to coat, letting the chicken brown slightly, about 2 minutes. Deglaze with some broth or water, if necessary.

Step 19

Reduce heat to medium. Add tomato paste, tomato sauce, salt, lemon juice, honey, and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking. Add a couple of tablespoons of water or chicken broth if needed, to deglaze.

Step 20

Add the yogurt, a couple of tablespoons at a time, stirring well after each addition.

Step 21

Simmer the chicken on medium low heat until cooked through, about 20 minutes.

Step 22

Stir in garam masala and cream.

Step 23

Heat through, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

Step 24

Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

Step 25

Serve over rice or with naan.