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Chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken thighs
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • ½ cup ghee
  • 2 onions, diced
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste
  • 1 ½ tbsp tomato puree
  • 1 ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • ½ cup double cream
  • 1 ½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves

Method

  • Marinate the chicken with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garam masala,  lemon juice and ½ cup yoghurt. Grill on high for 5 mins on each side until it starts to brown (it doesn’t need to be fully cooked).
  • Heat ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook for about 15 mins until soft.
  • Stir in 3 tbsp ginger garlic paste and cook for a couple of minutes until fragrant.
  • Add 1 ½ tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and the spices (1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric). Cook for 5 mins.
  • Add the grilled chicken and 1 can of chopped tomatoes, then simmer on low for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in ½ cup double cream and 1 ½ tbsp dried fenugreek leaves. Cook for another 15 mins until the oil separates.
  • Garnish with coriander and enjoy with rice and naan bread.
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    Chicken tikka masala
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    Chicken Tikka Masala

    by

    Matthew Lean

    Grilled chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. Make this british-indian classic at home with ease.

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    Serves
    4
    Prep
    10m
    Cook
    50m
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