Ingredients for - Instant Pot Butter Chicken

1. 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
2. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
3. 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
4. 5 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped
5. 2 tsp. peeled grated ginger
6. 6 oz. tomato paste
7. 2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
8. Kosher salt
9. Freshly ground black pepper
10. 1 c. water
11. 1 tbsp. garam masala
12. 1 tbsp. granulated sugar
13. 1 tsp. ground cumin
14. 1 tsp. paprika
15. 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
16. 3/4 c. heavy cream
17. Fresh cilantro leaves, rice, naan, and yogurt, for serving

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Butter Chicken

1 . Stage

Preheat Instant Pot to "Sauté" setting. In pot, combine butter and oil until butter is melted. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until darkened in color, about 3 minutes.

2 . Stage

Season chicken with salt and pepper. Add chicken, water, garam masala, granulated sugar, cumin, paprika, and turmeric to pot. Seal lid and set to "Pressure Cook" on High for 5 minutes.

3 . Stage

Let pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then follow manufacturer's instructions for quick releasing remaining steam. 

4 . Stage

Stir in cream; season with salt and pepper.

5 . Stage

Divide chicken and sauce among plates. Top with cilantro. Serve with rice, naan, and yogurt alongside.