Chicken Tikka Masala
, null, Serves 6
Yogurt-marinated chicken, grilled until charred, simmered in a spiced onion-tomato cream gravy.
| prepPreheat oven to 460°F / 240°C (if grilling the chicken in the oven) | |||||||||
| 700 g boneless chicken, cubed (thighs or breasts) | Mix marinade, chill 8-48 hrs | Add grilled chicken & kasuri methi | Cook 2-3 min until tender | Garnish with cream & coriander | |||||
| 120 ml Greek yogurt | |||||||||
| ½ to 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| 1 tsp garam masala (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| ¼ tsp turmeric | |||||||||
| 1 tsp coriander powder (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| ½ tsp cumin powder (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| ½ tsp salt (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| 1 tbsp lemon juice | |||||||||
| 1 tbsp kasuri methi (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| 1 tbsp oil (for the marinade) | |||||||||
| 3 tbsp oil or ghee (for the sauce) | Sauté onions & salt 10-12 min | Add ginger garlic, sauté 1 min | Stir in spices on low heat | Add tomatoes, cook until thick | Add water, simmer covered 12-14 min | Add sugar & cream, cook until thick | |||
| 180 g onions, finely chopped | |||||||||
| 1 green chilli (optional) | |||||||||
| 1 tsp salt (for the onions) | |||||||||
| 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste (for the sauce) | |||||||||
| ½ to 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (for the sauce) | |||||||||
| 2 tsp garam masala (for the sauce) | |||||||||
| 1 tbsp coriander powder (for the sauce) | |||||||||
| 1 to 1½ tsp cumin powder (for the sauce) | |||||||||
| 450 g tomatoes, pureed or chopped | |||||||||
| 240 ml hot water | |||||||||
| 1 to 2 tsp sugar | |||||||||
| ½ cup heavy cream (for the sauce) | |||||||||
| ½ tbsp kasuri methi (for the chicken & sauce) | |||||||||
| 3 tbsp heavy cream (for garnish) | |||||||||
| 3 tbsp coriander leaves, finely chopped | |||||||||
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