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Tikka Masala Sauce / Tikka Masala Curry

Author: TheBellyRulesTheMind
Tikka Masala Sauce recipe is a super delicious creamy base for almost anything. Dump in any type of vegetables, paneer, or protein. Make restaurant Style tikka masala Make restaurant-quality tikka masala right at home in the Instant Pot or on the Stove!
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Keyword: tikka masala curry, tikka masala sauce
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings:

Calories:

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon oil
  • 2 onions chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chilly powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder
  • 5 tomatoes
  • ½ cup yogurt / vegan yogurt / coconut milk
  • ¼ cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Heat Instant Pot to “Saute.” Add oil, onions. Cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add in the spices at this point, chilly powder, cumin powder,coriander powder, kashmiri mirch powder & salt. Cook for another 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
  • Add in yogurt and cilantro and mix well again. If you don't mix the yogurt instantly, you will see a white granular layer of the yogurt.
  • Set Instant Pot to “Pressure” for 10 minutes. Turn valve to Seal. When the timer goes off, turn valve to Vent to Quick release the pressure.
  • Keep Instant Pot on Warm Let wilt for 2-3 minutes, stirring as needed to help it along.
  • You can either enjoy the thick curry as is or blend it to a smooth consistency in a blender.
  • Freezer Meal
  • To make ahead or turn into a freezer meal: Make as directed and then pour into a glass jar or glass container. Freeze or refrigerate until ready to eat.
  • Thaw it if frozen or warm it up in a sauce pan or grill pan. Toss in veggies and protein (Tofu Tikkas) for your choice.
  • Garnish with Cilantro and dig in.

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