SUPER FAST / QUICK RELEASE / GLUTEN-FREE / FREEZES WELL
Chicken Tikka Masala
6 servings
Here’s a take-out classic, morphed into a simple braise. Tikka masala is usually made with yogurt. But because yogurt can break under pressure, we use coconut milk for richness when cooking, then cream to finish the dish. That said, we had better success with low-fat coconut milk, which is not as heavy as full-fat.
1 tablespoon butter or ghee
1 small yellow onion, chopped (½ cup)
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled and minced (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 teaspoons granulated white sugar
1 teaspoon ground dried turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Up to 1 teaspoon ground dried cayenne
½ teaspoon table salt
2½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
1 cup low-fat coconut milk
½ cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
¼ cup heavy cream
1.
Press the button for: SAUTÉ
Set it for: MEDIUM, NORMAL, or CUSTOM 300°F
Set the time for: 10 minutes
If necessary, press: START
2. Melt the butter in a 6- or 8-quart cooker. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until the onion softens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the garam masala, sugar, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, and salt until aromatic, just a few seconds.
3. Add the chicken and toss until the meat is well and evenly coated in the spices and aromatics. Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Add the tomato paste and stir until uniform. Turn off the SAUTÉ function and lock the lid onto the pot.
4.
Set the machine for: PRESSURE COOK
Set the level for: MAX
The valve must be: 
Set the time for: 5 minutes with the KEEP WARM setting off
If necessary, press: START
Set the machine for: MEAT/STEW, PRESSURE COOK, OR MANUAL
Set the level for: HIGH
The valve must be: Closed
Set the time for: 7 minutes with the KEEP WARM setting off
If necessary, press: START
5. Use the quick-release method to bring the pot’s pressure back to normal. Unlatch the lid and open the cooker. Stir in the cream until uniform, then set the lid askew over the pot and set aside for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. Stir again before serving.