Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken

 

This Super Easy Instant Pot Butter Chicken can be ready in a snap! I love indian food and butter chicken is definitely one of the favourites! I love to serve this over basmati rice, with a topping of fresh cilantro and plain yogurt! 

Ingredients:

3 tbsp. butter

5 cloves garlic, minced

2 inches fresh ginger, grated

2 tsp. garam masala

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. smoked paprika

1 tsp. ground turmeric

1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. curry powder

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

2 pounds of chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, diced into bite sized pieces

2 cups tomato sauce or passata

1/4 cup water

1 cup heavy cream

2 tbsp. fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Prepare all the dry spice ingredients in a small bowl and mix good and set aside. Set the instant pot to SAUTE and melt the butter. Add in the garlic and ginger and cook for approximately 1 minute. Add in the bowl of spices and cook for an additional minute. If it becomes to dry, add a teaspoon or two of water. Do not let it burn. 

Add in the Tomato Sauce, and Water. Mix good. Switch off the SAUTE setting on the instant pot. Secure the lid and make sure the vent is sealed. Select PRESSURE COOK/HIGH and set the timer for 6 Minutes. Once the cycle has completed, allow the instant pot to naturally release for 10 minutes before releasing the extra pressure in the pot. 

Carefully open the lid, and turn the SAUTE setting back on. Stir in the cream and stir everything together nicely. Allow the sauce to reduce to desired thickness (maybe 5 minutes or more). Add in more salt or tomato sauce as necessary. 

Serve over Basmati Rice and top with fresh cilantro and plain yogurt.

Enjoy!