Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 pounds Chicken Thighs (boneless/skinless)
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Yogurt
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Tablespoons Ghee (divided)
  • 2 large Yellow/Brown Onion (divided)
  • 1/3 cup Golden Raisins
  • 1/3 cup Cashew Halves
  • 2 Green Chili Peppers, such as Jalapeño (cleaned/minced)
  • 1.5 inches Fresh Ginger Root (peeled/minced)
  • 6 cloves Fresh Garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 4 whole Ground Cloves
  • 8 Peppercorns
  • 7 Green Cardamom Pods
  • 1/2 teaspoon Organic Turmeric Powder
  • 14 ounces Chicken Stock/Broth
  • 12 ounces Basmati Rice (rinsed)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)

Instruction

  • Cut chicken into 1.5 inch pieces and place into a bowl with yogurt, Garam Masala, Cumin, Lemon, Salt and Pepper. (This can be made in advance and put in the refrigerator to marinate if you like or make it now.)
  • Select Sauté/Browning on pressure cooker and allow to fully heat. Add 1 Tablespoon of ghee, half the onions and sauté for 5 minutes or until onions are beginning to soften.
  • Add raisins and cashews and sauté until onions are soft and browned. Remove raisins and onions from pot and set aside.
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of ghee, the rest of the onions, peppers and sauté until for 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, turmeric, ginger, garlic and sauté for another minute, to release the aromas.
  • Make sure to scrape up any brown bits from bottom of pot if anything is stuck.
  • Add chicken with the marinade and mix through for one minute.
  • Pour in broth and mix through.
  • Sprinkle rice around the pot and do not stir.
  • Lock on lid and close pressure valve. Cook at high pressure for 1 minutes.
  • When beep is heard, wait 10 minutes and then release the rest of the pressure
  • Open lid and remove cinnamon stick and other whole spices (if desired).
  • Mix in cilantro, mint, raisins, cashews and onions, or if you have finicky eaters, pile it on top of each serving.