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Butter chicken बटर चिकन Instant Pot

https://twosleevers.com/instant-pot-butter-chicken/
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes 14 oz
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tsp Minced Ginger
  • 450 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs or use breast

Spices

  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin

To finish

  • 100 g Butter cut into cubes
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream use full-fat coconut milk if dairy free
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • ½ cup Fresh coriander chopped

Instructions
 

Instant Pot

  • Place all ingredients EXCEPT the To finish ingredients, into an Instant Pot. Mixing the sauce well before you place the chicken on top of the sauce.
  • Close the cooker and set for 10 mins on high, and let it release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. After that, release all remaining pressure.
  • Open up the pot and remove the chicken carefully and set aside
  • Blend together all the ingredients, preferably using an immersion blender
  • It's best to let the sauce cool just a little before adding the butter and the cream.
  • Add the cut up butter, cream, cilantro, and garam masala and stir until well incorporated.
  • Cut the chicken in smaller pieces.
  • Add the chicken back in and heat through.
  • Serve over rice, or with Naan
  • DONE!
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