Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Pressure-Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, 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

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Prep:20minCook:20min

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

Updated at: Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:20:53 GMT