Chicken Breasts in Yogurt Turmeric Sauce with Green Peas

(15 Minutes)
 * 4 Servings

With Fresh green peas, my Preference, Chicken Breasts Slathered in a SauceMade Bright Yellow With turmeric is a Dish For Late Spring to Early Summer.With Frozen green peas, It's a Dish For Fall When The Fresh Peas Have ComeAnd Gone And The Chickens Have Grown a Bit Plumper in The Breast. MarinatingThe Breasts Before Cooking Adds to The Velvety Texture Because yogurt, asMiddle Eastern Cooks Know, is a Natural Tenderizer.

Ingredients: ? Teaspoon Freshly Ground white pepper ? Cup Chopped Fresh cilantro
 * 1 Cup Plain yogurt
 * 1 Teaspoon ground turmeric
 * 1 Teaspoon Ground cumin
 * 1 Teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
 * 1 Teaspoon salt
 * 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
 * 1 Tablespoon butter
 * 1 Large russet potato, Cut Into 1/4-Inch-Thick Rounds
 * 1 Cup Shelled Fresh Peas or Frozen Peas

Directions:
 * 1. Mix Together The yogurt, turmeric, cumin mustard seeds, salt, And PepperIn a Dish Large Enough to Hold The Breasts in 1 Layer. Add The Breasts AndTurn to Coat. Cover With Plastic Wrap And Marinate in The Refrigerator For 2To 4 Hours.
 * 2. Melt The butter in The Pressure Cooker Over Medium Heat. Layer With ThePotatoes Across The Bottom, Then Add The Chicken And yogurt Mixture. WithoutStirring, Lock on The Lid And Bring to Pressure Over High Heat, 2 to 3Minutes. Remove From The Heat And Let Sit For 3 Minutes to Finish Cooking.
 * 3. With The Steam Vent Pointed Away From Your Face, Gently Release AnyRemaining Pressure. Transfer The Breasts And potatoes to a Serving PlatterAnd Set Aside in a Warm Place. Cook The Sauce Over High Heat Until ReducedAnd Slightly Thickened, 2 to 3 Minutes.
 * 4. Stir in The Peas And cilantro. Spoon Over The Chicken And Serve RightAway.

Notes:

Excerpt From The Pressure Cooker Gourmet by Victoria Wise. Copywrite c 2003,With Permission From Harvard Common Press, 535 Albany Street, Boston,ma
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This Recipe is From The April 2003 Chef of The Month Interview With VictoriaWise.

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