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Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with Cauliflower and Peas

4.68 from 134 votes

This Instant Pot Chicken Tikka Masala with cauliflower and peas is a lightened up, dairy-free version of the classic Indian curry. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish makes an easy weeknight dinner.

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds skinless (boneless chicken thighs, cubed)
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon ghee (butter or coconut oil for df)
½ onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
14 ounce can diced tomatoes (drained)
2 cups cauliflower florets
½ cup frozen peas
½ cup full fat canned coconut milk
¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (for serving)

Instructions

Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt.
Press saute button and melt the butter, add onion, garlic, ginger and 6 spices (from coriander to cardamom) and saute until the vegetables are soft and the spices are fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and use an immersion to blend until smooth (or blend in the blender), add the chicken, remaining ½ teaspoon salt and stir, cook high pressure 15 minutes.
Quick release, add the cauliflower and peas and cook 2 minutes on high pressure.
Quick release, stir in coconut milk and serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 3/4 cup, Calories: 226kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 10g, Cholesterol: 3mg, Sodium: 405mg, Fiber: 2.5g, Sugar: 4g

- WW Points: 3

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