Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

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.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Indian, Pakistani

Servings

Calories 524 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 524kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 30gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 176mgSodium: 790mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1300IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 190mgIron: 5mg

Keyword Chicken, Chicken Curry, Chicken Tikka, Curry, Curry Recipe, Food, Food Recipe, Instant Pot

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