Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala is common food of every Indian restaurant. It is prepared with grilled chunks chicken which is rolled up spiced tomato sauce. Some people named it Indian version of Pizza when it is eaten with Naan Bread. You have to combine Ginger, Gram Masala, Cumin, Turmeric, Garlic and Coriander in a small container. Cord, salt and half of spice blend in other bowl and include Chicken and turn to coat.

 

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 and 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 
• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek-style cord
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh lime or lemon juice

For the sauce:

• 1 tablespoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 and 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger (from 1-inch piece)
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 large white onion
• 1 and 1/2 cups canned tomato puree
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy cream 
• 1 and 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

 

Method:

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe is prepared in two steps, one is Tikka and other is Gravy. You have to grill the chicken properly for better flavors, if it is not possible you can use oven. Now go ahead for gravy process and follow the following.

• Cut chicken into smaller pieces.
• Mix all components with chicken pieces and keep it at least one hour.
• Grill chicken till golden brown color. Don’t overcook.
• Add ginger and garlic paste to fry a little.
• Add chopped onion and cook it to slightly caramelize the onions.
• Add chopped tomatoes when onions turn golden, keep cooking on medium flame.
• Add cumin and coriander powder and mix together
• Add salt and sugar according to requirement and insert chicken tikka pieces.
• Simmer it for 5 minutes on low flame heat.
• Increase heat and insert milk slowly. And continue it.
• Once the gravy is right color, reduce your oven flame.
• Serve with white rice.