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Delicious chicken tikka masala served with naan and basmati rice, garnished with fresh coriander.
Alyssa

Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is a classic Indian/British dish with grilled chicken in a delicious and aromatic gravy. Best served with Butter naan or Basmati rice.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 483
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ lbs. boneless chicken (preferably thighs or breasts)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt (hung curd)
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (use less for low heat)
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon kasuri methi
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (or ¾ tbsp grated ginger + ¾ tbsp grated garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon oil (mustard oil if available)
  • 3 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1½ cups onions (fine chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste (or ¾ tbsp grated ginger + ¾ tbsp grated garlic)
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (can use up to 1 tablespoon for extra heat)
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon coriander powder
  • 1 to 1½ teaspoons cumin powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 lb. tomatoes (pureed/chopped)
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 tablespoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (or ⅓ cup whole raw cashews)
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream (or any cream)
  • 3 tablespoons coriander leaves (fine chopped)

Method
 

  1. Cube chicken and marinate with spices, yogurt, lemon juice, and kasuri methi. Refrigerate for the minimum time.
    ½ cup Greek yogurt, ½ to 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon kasuri methi, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  2. Saute onions with salt until golden brown.
    3 tablespoons oil or ghee
  3. Add ginger garlic paste and spices, and cook until fragrant.
    1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, ½ to 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  4. Add tomatoes and cook until thick.
    2 teaspoons garam masala
  5. Add hot water and simmer until thick.
    1 tablespoon coriander powder
  6. Grill chicken and then add to the thick gravy with cream and sugar.
    ½ cup Greek yogurt, 1 to 1½ teaspoons cumin powder, 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar
  7. Garnish with cream and coriander leaves. Serve with naan or rice.
    1 lb. tomatoes, 1 cup hot water

Notes

Serve chicken tikka masala with Butter Naan or Basmati rice.