Instant Pot Butter Chicken

Indulge in the rich, creamy flavors of Butter Chicken, a classic Indian dish, right in your own kitchen. This Instant Pot recipe simplifies the cooking process, making it accessible for even the most novice of cooks. Perfect for a quick, yet decadent meal, this dish will surely impress.

Cooking Time

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 20 minutes
• Total Time: 30 minutes

Serving Size

• Serves 4 to 6 people

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
• 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Salt to taste
• Chopped cilantro for garnish

Directions

1. Sauté the Aromatics: Set your Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until the onions are translucent.
2. Add Spices: Stir in garam masala, turmeric, cumin, chili powder, cinnamon, and salt. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Cook the Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the pot, stirring well to coat with the spices. Sauté for about 5 minutes.
4. Add Tomato Puree: Pour in the tomato puree and mix well. Make sure to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pot to avoid burning.
5. Pressure Cook: Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes. After cooking, allow a natural release for 10 minutes, then do a quick release for any remaining pressure.
6. Finish with Cream: Stir in the heavy cream and simmer on Sauté mode for another 5 minutes to thicken the sauce.
7. Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Enjoy your homemade Instant Pot Butter Chicken, a dish that promises to deliver the authentic taste of India right to your dining table!