Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
5 from 1 vote
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4
This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Curry is a quick, flavour-packed curry that brings bold spices and creamy richness together in no time. Perfect for weeknights, it's an easy way to enjoy comforting Indian-inspired cooking with minimal effort and maximum taste.

Nutrition: per serving

Calories524kcal
Carbs14g
Fat39g
Saturates13g
Sugars6g
Protein30g
Fibre3g

Ingredients

  • 600 g Chicken Thighs Boneless And Skinless, Cut Into Bite-Sized Pieces
  • 150 g Yoghurt Plain , Full-Fat
  • 10 g Garlic Paste
  • 10 g Ginger Paste
  • 5 g Garam Masala
  • 5 g Ground Cumin
  • 5 g Ground Coriander
  • 2 g Smoked Paprika
  • 1 g Ground Turmeric
  • 5 g Salt
  • 15 ml Sunflower Oil
  • 1 large Onion Finely Chopped
  • 10 g Garlic Paste
  • 10 g Ginger Paste
  • 400 g Tomatoes Tinned, Chopped
  • 5 g Ground Cumin
  • 5 g Ground Coriander
  • 5 g Garam Masala
  • 2 g Smoked Paprika
  • 2 g Ground Turmeric
  • 100 ml Double Cream
  • 10 g Fresh Coriander Leaves Chopped, For Garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the plain yoghurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, ground turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat evenly. Set aside while preparing the rest of the ingredients.
  • Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and heat the sunflower oil. Add the chopped onion and cook for 5–6 minutes until soft and golden.
  • Add the garlic paste and ginger paste. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the marinated chicken along with all the marinade. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, to seal the chicken.
  • Pour in the chopped tomatoes and mix well. Cancel ‘Sauté’ mode.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 10 minutes.
  • Once the cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Carefully open the lid. Stir in the double cream and simmer on ‘Sauté’ mode for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

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