Instant Pot Jackfruit Tikka Masala

I’ve definitely been on a jackfruit kick lately! But who’s complaining? Jackfruit is accessible, versatile, and delicious!

Jackfruit Tikka Masala

This time, I wanted to use it to veganize another popular recipe from my childhood: Chicken Tikka Masala. I’ve heard of chicken-less versions of this dish with tofu, tempeh, and seitan but I wanted to give it a try with jackfruit! If you love spice and Indian curry, you are definitely going to love this.

Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Instant Pot
Entree
Indian
Yield: 4
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Instant Pot Jackfruit Tikka Masala

Instant Pot Jackfruit Tikka Masala

Prep time: 10 MCook time: 20 MTotal time: 30 M

Ingredients:

  • 1 20 oz can of green jackfruit in brine, drained
  • 1 14 oz can of diced fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream
  • 1 medium white onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or sub 2 1/2 tsp minced garlic and 1/2 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1/4 tsp dried mint
  • 2 cinnamon sticks, crushed
  • 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
  • salt, to taste
  • optional: fresh cilantro, to garnish

Instructions:

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function and allow it to heat up. Add a bit of oil or veggie broth to the pan.
  2. Add diced onion, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, mint, and cinnamon and sauté for about 3 minutes.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  4. Cancel sauté mode. Add jackfruit pieces, coconut cream, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, crushed red pepper, salt, and about a cup of water. Stir well.
  5. Seal your Instant Pot. Select the pressure cook function on your Instant Pot and set the timer for 10 minutes. Ensure that the steam release valve is pointed to ‘sealing.’
  6. After the timer goes off, allow the pressure to naturally release for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Using a dishtowel, slowly turn the steam valve to ‘venting’ to release remaining pressure. You’ll know you’re done when you hear the metal pin click and drop down.
  8. Carefully lift the lid and stir the curry. Allow to cool slightly before serving over rice or with flatbread.
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