Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 3 chicken thighs cubed up to a bowl.
  2. 2Add 3 chicken thighs cubed up to a bowl.
  3. 3Add 3 chicken thighs cubed up to a bowl.
  4. 4Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and the following seasonings: chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric to the bowl.
  5. 5Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and the following seasonings: chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric to the bowl.
  6. 6Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, and the following seasonings: chili powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and turmeric to the bowl.
  7. 7Mix it up with your hands and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  8. 8Mix it up with your hands and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  9. 9Mix it up with your hands and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  10. 10Do it overnight for max flavour.
  11. 11Do it overnight for max flavour.
  12. 12Do it overnight for max flavour.
  13. 13Cut an onion in half.
  14. 14Cut an onion in half.
  15. 15Cut an onion in half.
  16. 16Cut both the ends off.
  17. 17Cut both the ends off.
  18. 18Cut both the ends off.
  19. 19Cut a bunch of vertical lines across the onion.
  20. 20Cut a bunch of vertical lines across the onion.
  21. 21Cut a bunch of vertical lines across the onion.
  22. 22Cut two to three horizontal lines across it.
  23. 23Cut two to three horizontal lines across it.
  24. 24Cut two to three horizontal lines across it.
  25. 25Finally dice it up as shown.
  26. 26Finally dice it up as shown.
  27. 27Finally dice it up as shown.
  28. 28On a pan that is set to medium-high to high heat, add a tiny bit of oil and the chicken.
  29. 29On a pan that is set to medium-high to high heat, add a tiny bit of oil and the chicken.
  30. 30On a pan that is set to medium-high to high heat, add a tiny bit of oil and the chicken.
  31. 31The pan should be really hot.
  32. 32The pan should be really hot.
  33. 33The pan should be really hot.
  34. 34Cook till you get a good sear all around.
  35. 35Cook till you get a good sear all around.
  36. 36Cook till you get a good sear all around.
  37. 37Take the chicken out.
  38. 38Take the chicken out.
  39. 39Take the chicken out.
  40. 40On the same pan at medium-high heat, add ghee, chopped onions, and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  41. 41On the same pan at medium-high heat, add ghee, chopped onions, and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  42. 42On the same pan at medium-high heat, add ghee, chopped onions, and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  43. 43Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  44. 44Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  45. 45Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  46. 46Add the following seasonings: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric.
  47. 47Add the following seasonings: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric.
  48. 48Add the following seasonings: garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and turmeric.
  49. 49Add Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  50. 50Add Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  51. 51Add Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  52. 52Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  53. 53Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  54. 54Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  55. 55Drop the heat to medium-low and let it cook for around 15 minutes till it reduces and thickens up.
  56. 56Drop the heat to medium-low and let it cook for around 15 minutes till it reduces and thickens up.
  57. 57Drop the heat to medium-low and let it cook for around 15 minutes till it reduces and thickens up.
  58. 58Optionally, add the remaining marinade.
  59. 59Optionally, add the remaining marinade.
  60. 60Optionally, add the remaining marinade.
  61. 61Definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  62. 62Definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  63. 63Definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  64. 64Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  65. 65Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  66. 66Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  67. 67Top it off with coriander and serve.
  68. 68Top it off with coriander and serve.
  69. 69Top it off with coriander and serve.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

panbowlknifetongswooden spoon

Tips

  • Do it overnight for max flavour