Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala Pasta

2023, Mar 20    

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 1 lb chicken thighs boneless, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • ¼ cup yogurt thick
  • ¾ tablespoon ginger grated
  • ¾ tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri red chili powder mild, adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric (Haldi powder)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

Spices for Sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Tumeric

Meal

  • 2 tablespoon ghee or oil, divided
  • 1 cup onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 2 cup water
  • 8 ounces spaghetti or another pasta
  • 1 cup tomato puree, canned
  • ½ cup heavy cream or more for creamier texture
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (Kasoori Methi), optional
  • lime juice, to drizzle
  • cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Marinate the chicken

  1. Combine all ingredients for the marinade (except chicken) in a bowl and mix well. Add chicken and mix well with the marinade. Let is rest for anywhere between 30 minutes to 8 hours in the refrigerator.

Instant Pot

  1. Start the instant pot in saute mode and let it heat. Add the oil to the instant pot. Add the onions and saute for 2 minutes. Then add ginger garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
  2. Add marinated chicken and spices for sauce. Mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes while stirring frequently. The chicken will change color slightly.
  3. Add half cup water and deglaze the pot making sure nothing is stuck to the bottom. Press cancel
  4. Break the spaghetti in half and layer on top of the chicken. Add the tomato puree on top of the spaghetti. Then add the remaining water. Do not stir. Make sure all the spaghetti is almost submerged in liquid.
  5. Close the lid with vent in sealing position. Change the instant pot setting to high pressure for 4 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, quick release the pressure.
  6. Add cream, fenugreek/kasoori methi and stir well. Garnish with cilantro and a drizzle of lime juice.
  7. Chicken tikka masala pasta is ready.
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