Tikka Masala Sauce / Tikka Masala Curry
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!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 tsp chilly powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp kashmiri chili powder
- 5 tomatoes
- 1/2 cup yogurt / vegan yogurt / coconut milk
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Heat Instant Pot to “Saute.” Add oil, onions. Cook until onions are translucent.
- 2
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.
- 3
Add in the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
- 4
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.
- 5
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.
- 6
Keep Instant Pot on Warm Let wilt for 2-3 minutes, stirring as needed to help it along.
- 7
You can either enjoy the thick curry as is or blend it to a smooth consistency in a blender.
- 8
Freezer Meal
- 9
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.
- 10
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.
- 11
Garnish with Cilantro and dig in.