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30-60 min4 servingsAmerican

Butter “Chicken” with Soy Curls

By Urvashi Pitre

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4 servings

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30-60 min

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Easy

Butter “Chicken” with Soy Curls
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 10 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Low Carb, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 cups dry Soy Curls
  • 5-6 garlic cloves
  • 1-2 tsp minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup cold butter
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • hot cooked basmati rice, naan, or riced cauliflower
This recipe is based on my famous butter chicken, and I assure you it does not lack for taste or wonderful texture. I have used very little soy or manufactured protein in this book, but in this case, it’s well worth the exception.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In the Instant Pot, combine the tomatoes, Soy Curls, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cayenne, paprika, salt, 1 teaspoon of the garam masala, cumin, and water.
  2. Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOKand set the pot at HIGH pressure for 6 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed for 10 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
  3. Select SAUTÉ/NORMAL. When the pot is hot, add the butter and cream. Stir gently until the butter is melted. Use the back of your spoon to crush any large tomato pieces. Select CANCEL.
  4. Stir in the remaining 1 tsp of the garam masala and the cilantro.
  5. Serve with rice, naan, or riced cauliflower.

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Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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