Chicken Tikka Masala

Britain's beloved curry featuring tender yogurt-marinated chicken pieces in a rich, creamy tomato sauce spiced with garam masala. The ultimate comfort food that bridges Indian and British cuisine.

Ingredients

• •600 g Chicken breast
• •150 g Plain yogurt
• •400 g Crushed Tomatoes
• •150 g Onion
• •15 g Curry Powder

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinate 600g chicken thigh cubes in 200g yogurt, 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, salt for 2+ hours.

2. 2

   Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Grill or broil 10-12 minutes until charred spots appear. Set aside.

3. 3

   Heat 3 tbsp ghee or butter in large pan. Sauté 1 diced onion until golden, about 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp grated ginger, 2 green chilies (slit). Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

5. 5

   Stir in 2 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric. Toast spices 1 minute.

6. 6

   Add 400g crushed tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.

7. 7

   Blend sauce until smooth using immersion blender. Return to pan over medium heat.

8. 8

   Stir in 200ml heavy cream and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Simmer 5 minutes until sauce is creamy orange.

9. 9

   Add grilled chicken pieces to sauce. Simmer 10 minutes to let flavors meld. Adjust salt.

10. 10

    Finish with 2 tbsp butter (for richness) and 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi). Essential!

11. 11

    Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and a swirl of cream. Prepare steamed basmati rice.

12. 12

    Serve immediately with naan bread, basmati rice, and mango chutney on the side.

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