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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala
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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala

Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is a classic restaurant-style delicacy. It has chunks of marinated chicken roasted and cooked in a spiced sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Marination Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5
Calories: 210kcal
Author: sharmila kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 Qz
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

To Marinate

  • ½ kg Chicken
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp Chaat Masala
  • ¼ tsp Cardamom powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • ⅓ cup Curd / Yogurt
  • Salt as needed
  • 1 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves Kasoori Methi

For Tikka Masala

  • 2 tsp Oil
  • ½ tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Water
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cream
  • 2 tbsp Cilantro finely chopped

Instructions 

Marinate the Chicken

  • In a mixing bowl add the spice powders. I am using Red chili Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Cumin Powder, Turmeric Powder, Cardamom Powder, and the required Salt. You can also add some Chaat Masala gives a nice flavor to the tikka. I prefer using Kashmiri red chili powder for the bright red color.
  • Next, add the ginger garlic paste and the thick curd/yogurt.
  • Also, add lemon juice
  • Add Dried fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi )
  • Next, add the cleaned chicken cubes. Chop the chicken pieces uniformly and use boneless chicken pieces for restaurant style Tikka.
  • Combine everything well. Let the chicken marinate for 30 mins or up to 3 hours.

Chicken Tikka in Instant Pot

  • Switch on the Instant Pot in saute mode. Add 2 tsp of oil. Wait for a min.
  • Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook for 2 mins on each side. Now remove the chicken from the Instant Pot.
  • If you feel the oil is less add another 1 tsp else in the same oil add the whole spices like fennel seeds, Bay leaf, and cinnamon stick. Saute for a few secs.
  • Next, add the chopped onions. Cook until the onions are soft.
  • Next, add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell leaves.
  • Now add the tomato puree. Cook for 3 mins or until the raw smell leaves.
  • Add the spice powders and combine everything.
  • Also, add the partially cooked chicken along with water.
  • Combine everything and close the Instant Pot.
  • Press cancel and select the pressure cook mode. Set 5 mins in high pressure and move the pressure knob to sealing position.
  • After cooking time, do a quick pressure release and open the Instant Pot.
  • Finally, add fresh cream. Also, top with Kasoori Methi and Cilantro and stir everything. Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala is ready.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 473mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 3.8g | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword easy chicken tikka masala recipe, instant pot chicken masala
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