Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala
Spice Sensation: The Best Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe" guides you through making this classic Indian dish. The recipe, serving four, features marinated and grilled chicken in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. Key ingredients include yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and a mix of traditional Indian spices. This dish, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal, can be enjoyed with rice or naan.
Ingredients
Chicken Tikka Ingredients
- 600-700 gr of boneless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbps lemon juice
- 1½ tbps garlic paste
- 1½ tbps ginger paste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder adjust to taste
- 2 tsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Masala Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbps butter or oil
- 1 pcs large onion finely chopped
- 1½ tbps garlic paste
- 1½ tbps ginger paste
- 1½ tsp ground cumin
- 1½ tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
- 400 gr tomato puree canned or fresh
- 1 cup cream
- 1 tsp sugar optional
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and ginger paste, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
Cook the Chicken
- Preheat your grill or oven.
- Skewer the chicken pieces and grill them until they are cooked through, with charred edges.
- Alternatively, you can cook them in a grill pan over the stovetop.
Prepare the Sauce
- In a large pan, heat butter or oil. Add onions and sauté until golden.
- Stir in garlic and ginger paste, followed by the ground spices.
- Add tomato puree, and cook until it thickens and oil starts to separate.
- Mix in cream, sugar (if using), and salt. Cook for a few more minutes until the sauce thickens.
Combine Chicken with Sauce
- Add the cooked chicken to the sauce, mix well.
- Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes, so the chicken absorbs the flavors.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with chopped fresh coriander.
- Serve hot with basmati rice or naan bread.
Notes
Enjoy your homemade Chicken Tikka Masala! Remember, you can adjust the level of spiciness and seasoning according to your taste.
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