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How I Finally Nailed Chicken Tikka Masala at Home

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Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min
Serves
6
Calories
483 kcal
Carbs
10.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs.boneless chicken ((preferably thighs or breasts))
  • ½ cupGreek yogurt ((hung curd))
  • ½ to 1 teaspoonKashmiri red chili powder ((use less for low heat))
  • 1 teaspoongaram masala
  • ¼ teaspoonturmeric
  • 1 teaspooncoriander powder
  • ½ teaspooncumin powder
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1 tablespoonkasuri methi
  • 1 tablespoonginger garlic paste ((or ¾ tbsp grated ginger + ¾ tbsp grated garlic))
  • 1 tablespoonoil ((mustard oil if available))
  • 3 tablespoonsoil or ghee
  • 1½ cupsonions ((fine chopped))
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • 1 tablespoonginger garlic paste ((or ¾ tbsp grated ginger + ¾ tbsp grated garlic))
  • ½ to 1 teaspoonKashmiri red chili powder ((can use up to 1 tablespoon for extra heat))
  • 2 teaspoonsgaram masala ((adjust to taste))
  • 1 tablespooncoriander powder
  • 1 to 1½ teaspoonscumin powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoonssugar ((adjust to taste))
  • 1 lb.tomatoes ((pureed/chopped))
  • 1 cuphot water
  • 1 tablespoonkasuri methi ((dried fenugreek leaves))
  • ½ cupheavy cream ((or ⅓ cup whole raw cashews))
  • 3 tablespoonsheavy cream ((or any cream))
  • 3 tablespoonscoriander leaves ((fine chopped))

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cube chicken and marinate with spices, yogurt, lemon juice, and kasuri methi. Refrigerate for the minimum time.

  2. 2

    Saute onions with salt until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add ginger garlic paste and spices, and cook until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and cook until thick.

  5. 5

    Add hot water and simmer until thick.

  6. 6

    Grill chicken and then add to the thick gravy with cream and sugar.

  7. 7

    Garnish with cream and coriander leaves. Serve with naan or rice.