Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 chicken thighs cubed up to a bowl.
  2. 2Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and the following seasonings: chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric to the bowl.
  3. 3Mix it up with your hands and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. 4Do it overnight for max flavour.
  5. 5Cut an onion in half.
  6. 6Cut both the ends off.
  7. 7Cut a bunch of vertical lines across the onion.
  8. 8Cut two to three horizontal lines across it.
  9. 9Finally dice it up as shown.
  10. 10On a pan that is set to medium-high to high heat, add a tiny bit of oil and the chicken.
  11. 11The pan should be really hot.
  12. 12Cook till you get a good sear all around.
  13. 13Take the chicken out.
  14. 14On the same pan at medium-high heat, add ghee, chopped onions, and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  15. 15Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  16. 16Add the following seasonings: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric.
  17. 17Add Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  18. 18Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  19. 19Drop the heat to medium-low and let it cook for around 15 minutes till it reduces and thickens up.
  20. 20Optionally, add the remaining marinade.
  21. 21Definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  22. 22Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  23. 23Top it off with coriander and serve.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken thighs
  • yogurt
  • ginger garlic paste
  • lemon juice
  • salt
  • chili powder
  • cumin powder
  • garam masala
  • turmeric
  • 1 onion
  • oil
  • ghee
  • water
  • thai green chilis
  • crushed tomatoes
  • heavy cream
  • coriander

Equipment

panbowlknifetongswooden spoon

Tips

  • Do it overnight for max flavour

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