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Pulled chicken tikka masala

Pulled chicken tikka masala is exactly the kind of dish where you want the kitchen to do most of the work. You set everything up, the multicooker takes over, and a few hours later you serve something that tastes like you’d been standing over the stove for hours. If you want to make the dish even slower and develop deeper flavors, a slow cooker also works perfectly for this recipe. Gathered at the table, a large plate of basmati rice and this creamy sauce: that's a moment to remember.

Recipe

Pulled chicken tikka masala

A rich tikka masala with pulled chicken, made in the multicooker. Minimal effort, maximum delicious result for the whole table.

Course Main course
Kitchen Indian
Servings 4 servings

Preparation time

Preparation time 15 min
Total 2 hr 45 min

Equipment

  • Multicooker
  • Grater
  • Garlic press
  • Two forks (for pulling)
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Rice cooker or saucepan

Ingredients

  • 700 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 150 g full-fat yogurt
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 2 cm fresh ginger, grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400 ml passata
  • 200 ml coconut milk (full-fat can)
  • 1 tbsp sunflower oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Greek yogurt, for garnish
  • 500 g basmati rice, cooked according to package instructions

How to make pulled chicken tikka masala in the multicooker?

    1. Mix the chicken thighs with the yogurt, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, smoked paprika, grated ginger and pressed garlic. Make sure all pieces are well coated and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight in the fridge for even more flavor).
    2. Set the multicooker to the sauté function. Add one tablespoon of sunflower oil and brown the marinated chicken in batches, browning on all sides until lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
    3. In the same appliance, cook the chopped onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and stir for 1 minute. Then pour in the passata and coconut milk and stir everything well.
    4. Place the browned chicken back into the sauce. Close the lid and set the multicooker to the slow-cook setting on low for 4 hours, or on high for 2 hours. The chicken will get so tender that it falls apart on its own.
    5. Take the chicken out and pull it apart with two forks. Return the pulled chicken to the sauce and stir everything together. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper.
    6. Serve the pulled chicken tikka masala over basmati rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro, a spoonful of Greek yogurt and, if desired, some sliced red chili for extra heat.

This dish only gets better the next day. Feel free to make a big batch and store the leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge. Reheating is quick and it tastes at least as good, if not better. Exactly the kind of recipe where quality cooking doesn't have to take hours.

A multicooker is the kitchen appliance that truly makes a difference in your daily routine. Sautéing, slow-cooking and steaming: all in one device, without piles of washing up. Choose quality that lasts for years and pays for itself at your dinner table every night.