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 Yogurt1 tsp
Garam Masala2 tsps
Paprika1 tsp
Salt (to taste)1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper1 tsp
Ground Coriander3 tbsps
Vegetable Oil1 tsp
Cumin Seed1 large
Onion (chopped)3 cloves
Garlic (minced)1 tbsp
Ginger (grated fresh)1 cup
Tomato Paste1 cup
Water1 tsp
Ground Turmeric1 cup
Heavy Whipping CreamDirections:
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