Chicken Tikka Masala

20m
Serves 2
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Directions

  1. 1Cut the chicken thighs into smaller pieces.
  2. 2Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, paprika, salt and yogurt.
  3. 3Heat oil in a pan and set aside.
  4. 4Mix the reserved oil with turmeric powder, dried herbs and salt.
  5. 5Coat the chicken with the spice mixture.
  6. 6Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish, creating a well in the center.
  7. 7Place a piece of aluminum foil in the well and add some coal, then light it with a torch.
  8. 8Cover the dish and allow it to smoke for a while.
  9. 9Place the smoked chicken on skewers.
  10. 10Grill the chicken until cooked.
  11. 11In a pan, heat oil, cumin seeds, onions, tomatoes, green chilies, garlic paste, ginger paste and spices.
  12. 12Blend the mixture until smooth.
  13. 13In a large pan, sauté the garlic and onions.
  14. 14Add water to the pan.
  15. 15Pour the blended mixture into the pan.
  16. 16Add the grilled chicken to the sauce.
  17. 17Simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  18. 18Serve hot with naan bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 chicken thighs
  • 1 lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tbsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp dried herbs
  • 1 onions
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 5 green chilies
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 handful fresh coriander

Equipment

knifebowlsmall saucepanwooden spoonaluminum foiltorchgrillblenderlarge pan