Pressure Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

From: http://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/pressure-cooker-indian-butter-chicken/

Adapted from Spice Roots: http://www.spiceroots.com/butter-chicken/

Tender chicken thighs in a rich, creamy, spicy, buttery tomato sauce. A favorite dish at Indian restaurants that is easy to make at home.

Pressure Cooker Indian Butter Chicken

Yield: 6 - 8 servings

Ingredients

10 boneless skinless chicken thighs (5 chicken breasts)

2 cans (14 oz.) diced tomatoes and juice

2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 tablespoon paprika

2 teaspoons kosher salt

3/4 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup Greek yogurt

2 teaspoons garam masala

2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds (roast on the stovetop in a small pan)

2 tablespoons cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

1/4 cup firmly packed minced cilantro

Directions

Cut the chicken pieces into quarters.

Put tomatoes, jalapeno and ginger in a blender or food processor and blend to a fine puree.

Add butter to pressure cooking pot, select Browning. When butter is melted and foam begins to subside, add the chicken pieces, a few at a time, and sear until they are nicely browned all over (about 2-3 minutes per batch). Remove them with a slotted spoon into a bowl and put aside.

Add ground cumin and paprika to the butter in the pot and cook, stirring rapidly, for 10-15 seconds. 

Add the tomato mixture, salt, cream, yogurt and chicken pieces (with any juices that have accumulated in the bowl) to the pot. Gently stir the chicken to coat the pieces. Cover and lock lid in place. Select High Pressure and 5 minutes cook time. When timer beeps, turn off and use a natural pressure release for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes use a quick pressure release to release any remaining pressure.

Stir in the garam masala and roasted cumin. Whisk together cornstarch and water in a small bowl. 

Stir in to sauce in the pot. Select sauté and bring to a boil. Turn off pressure cooker and stir in minced cilantro.

Serve with rice and naan.