Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

 

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular Indian dish made with marinated chicken that is grilled or roasted and then cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce. Here's a recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala:

Ingredients: For the marinade:

• 500 grams boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste

For the sauce:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2-3 green chilies, slit lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 medium tomatoes, pureed
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Handful of chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix well to coat the chicken with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
3. In a large pot, heat the oil or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and green chilies and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the onions turn translucent.
4. Add the ginger-garlic paste, pureed tomatoes, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Add the grilled chicken to the pot and mix well to coat the chicken with the sauce.
7. Simmer for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is heated through and the flavors have melded.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.