Name: Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Asia, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 large onion, finely chopped; 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes; 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree; 1/3 cup water; 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded; 1 bay leaf; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt; Hot cooked basmati rice; Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

The flavors of this Indian-style entree keep me coming back for more. The dish isn’t fancy, and it’s simply spiced—but it’s simply amazing. —Jaclyn Bell, Logan, Utah

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 large onion, finely chopped

4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon garam masala

2-1/2 teaspoons salt

1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

3/4 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes

1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree

1/3 cup water

1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded

1 bay leaf

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt

Hot cooked basmati rice

Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Instructions

1 Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for medium heat; add oil. When oil is hot, cook onion until tender. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in seasonings and cook 30 seconds. Press cancel. Add chicken, tomato puree, water, jalapeno and bay leaf.

2 Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high; cook for 10 minutes. Quick-release pressure. Discard jalapeno and bay leaf.

3 Select saute setting and adjust for medium heat; bring mixture to a boil. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and yogurt until smooth; gradually stir into sauce. Cook and stir until sauce is thickened, about 3 minutes. Serve with rice. If desired, sprinkle with cilantro.