Chicken Tikka Masala

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add cubed chicken thighs to a bowl.
  2. 2Add cubed chicken thighs to a bowl.
  3. 3Add cubed chicken thighs to a bowl.
  4. 4Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric.
  5. 5Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric.
  6. 6Add yogurt, ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, salt, chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala and turmeric.
  7. 7Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for max flavor.
  8. 8Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for max flavor.
  9. 9Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for max flavor.
  10. 10Cut an onion in half, cut both the ends off, make vertical and horizontal cuts, and dice.
  11. 11Cut an onion in half, cut both the ends off, make vertical and horizontal cuts, and dice.
  12. 12Cut an onion in half, cut both the ends off, make vertical and horizontal cuts, and dice.
  13. 13Set the pan to medium high to high heat.
  14. 14Set the pan to medium high to high heat.
  15. 15Set the pan to medium high to high heat.
  16. 16Add a tiny bit of oil and the marinated chicken.
  17. 17Add a tiny bit of oil and the marinated chicken.
  18. 18Add a tiny bit of oil and the marinated chicken.
  19. 19Cook till you get a good sear all around and take the chicken out.
  20. 20Cook till you get a good sear all around and take the chicken out.
  21. 21Cook till you get a good sear all around and take the chicken out.
  22. 22Add ghee, chopped onions and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  23. 23Add ghee, chopped onions and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  24. 24Add ghee, chopped onions and a tiny bit of water to deglaze the pan.
  25. 25Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  26. 26Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  27. 27Cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
  28. 28Add garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  29. 29Add garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  30. 30Add garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, Thai green chilis and ginger garlic paste.
  31. 31Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  32. 32Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  33. 33Mix and cook for 30 seconds before adding crushed tomatoes, salt, and chili powder.
  34. 34Drop the heat to medium low and let it cook for around 15 mins till it reduces and thickens up.
  35. 35Drop the heat to medium low and let it cook for around 15 mins till it reduces and thickens up.
  36. 36Drop the heat to medium low and let it cook for around 15 mins till it reduces and thickens up.
  37. 37Optionally add the remaining marinade and definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  38. 38Optionally add the remaining marinade and definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  39. 39Optionally add the remaining marinade and definitely add heavy cream and the par-cooked chicken.
  40. 40Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  41. 41Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  42. 42Mix it all up and cook for 5 minutes.
  43. 43Top it off with coriander and serve.
  44. 44Top it off with coriander and serve.
  45. 45Top it off with coriander and serve.

Ingredients

  • 3 chicken thighs cubed up
  • 3 chicken thighs cubed up
  • 3 chicken thighs cubed up
  • 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
  • coriander powder
  • coriander powder
  • coriander powder
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • 1 onion
  • ghee
  • ghee
  • ghee
  • water
  • water
  • water
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • garam masala
  • cumin powder
  • cumin powder
  • cumin powder
  • coriander powder
  • coriander powder
  • coriander powder
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • Thai green chilis
  • Thai green chilis
  • Thai green chilis
  • ginger garlic paste
  • ginger garlic paste
  • ginger garlic paste
  • crushed tomatoes
  • crushed tomatoes
  • crushed tomatoes
  • salt
  • salt
  • salt
  • chili powder
  • chili powder
  • chili powder
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • heavy cream
  • coriander
  • coriander
  • coriander

Equipment

panwooden spatulaknife

Tips

  • Marinate the chicken overnight for max flavour.
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