Tandoori Chicken Tikka Masala Gravy

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Take chicken pieces in a bowl.
  2. 2Add thick yogurt, ginger garlic paste, cumin seeds powder, black pepper powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, kashmiri red chili powder, salt, lemon juice, mustard oil, dry roasted fenugreek leaves.
  3. 3Mix all ingredients well, cover and marinate for 1 hour in the fridge.
  4. 4Add chicken pieces in a pan and cook until golden brown.
  5. 5Add a burning coal in the center of the pan.
  6. 6Add oil on top of the coal, cover and let it smoke for 10 minutes.
  7. 7To prepare the gravy, add mustard oil in a cooking pot.
  8. 8Add cloves, green cardamom, cinnamon stick.
  9. 9Add chopped onion and fry until golden brown.
  10. 10Add chopped garlic, chopped ginger and cook.
  11. 11Add tomato paste, cumin seeds powder, coriander seeds powder, turmeric powder, kashmiri red chili powder and salt.
  12. 12Cook the spices until oil separates.
  13. 13Add water and bring it to boil.
  14. 14Add the fried chicken tikka pieces.
  15. 15Add fresh cream and dry fenugreek leaves.
  16. 16Mix all ingredients well, cover and let it cook on low flame.
  17. 17Add garam masala powder and chopped coriander leaves.
  18. 18Mix well and serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 Kg Chicken
  • 0.5 Cup Thick Yogurt
  • 2 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 Tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper Powder
  • 0.25 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 3 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Mustard Oil
  • 2 Tbsp Dry Roasted Fenugreek Leaves
  • 0.25 Cup Mustard Oil
  • 5 To 6 Cloves
  • 5 To 6 Green Cardamom
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 4 Medium Sized Chopped Onion
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp Chopped Ginger
  • 2 Cups Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tsp Cumin Seeds Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander Seeds Powder
  • 0.25 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1.5 Cups Water
  • 0.5 Cup Fresh Cream
  • 1 Tbsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves

Tips

  • If yogurt is too watery, remove water before using it.
  • You can add food color instead of red chili.