Chicken Tikka Masala
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add cubed chicken thighs to a bowl.
- 2Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric.
- 3Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for max flavor.
- 4Cut an onion in half, cut both the ends off, make vertical and horizontal cuts, and dice.
- 5Set the pan to medium high to high heat.
- 6Add a tiny bit of oil and the marinated chicken.
- 7Cook till you get a good sear all around and take the chicken out.
- 8Add ghee, chopped onions and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
- 9Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
- 10Add garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
- 11Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
- 12Drop the heat to medium low and let it cook for around 15 mins till it reduces and thickens up.
- 13Optionally add the remaining marinade and definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
- 14Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
- 15Top it off with coriander and serve.
Ingredients
- 3 chicken thighs cubed up
- yogurt
- ginger garlic paste
- lemon juice
- salt
- chili powder
- cumin powder
- coriander powder
- garam masala
- turmeric
- 1 onion
- ghee
- water
- garam masala
- cumin powder
- coriander powder
- turmeric
- Thai green chilis
- ginger garlic paste
- crushed tomatoes
- salt
- chili powder
- heavy cream
- coriander
Equipment
panwooden spatulaknife
Tips
- Marinate the chicken overnight for max flavour.
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