Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves: 6

Clarabelle Lynch

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

46

Spice

45

Sweetness

52

Sourness

39

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Plain Yogurt

1 tsp

Garam Masala

2 tsps

Paprika

3 tbsps

Vegetable Oil

1 tsp

Cumin Seed

1 large

Onion (chopped)

3 cloves

Garlic (minced)

1 cup

Tomato Paste

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Combine yogurt, 2 teaspoons garam masala, paprika, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon coriander in a large bowl

2

Add chicken strips and toss to coat

3

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours

4

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C)

5

Grease a baking sheet

6

Place chicken strips on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece, and bake in the preheated oven until browned and no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes

7

Remove and set aside

8

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat

9

Cook and stir cumin seeds until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes

10

Add onion; cook and stir until onion begins to soften, 4 to 5 minutes

11

Stir in garlic, ginger, and green chiles and continue to cook until onion is browned, 15 to 20 minutes

12

Cook and stir tomatoes, tomato paste, and water into onion mixture until tomatoes begin to break down and incorporate into the onion mixture, about 10 minutes

13

Cook and stir 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon coriander, and turmeric into the tomato mixture

14

Mix in the cooked chicken, add cream, and stir to coat

15

Cover and let simmer for 10 minutes

16

Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and garnish with cilantro