Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients
For the Chicken Tikka
- Chicken Tenders-1 lb cubed
- Crushed Ginger-1 tbsp
- Crushed Garlic-1 tbsp
- Greek Yoghurt-a cup
- Garam masala-2 tsp
- Turmeric-1/2 tsp
- Red chili or paprika-1 tsp
- Salt- to taste
For the Sauce
- Medium onion-1 chopped finely
- Crushed Ginger-1 tbsp
- Crushed Garlic-1 tbsp
- Ground Cumin-1 tsp
- Ground Coriander-1 tsp
- Garam Masala-1 tsp
- Turmeric- 1/2 tsp
- Canned Tomato Puree-2 cups
- Sugar-1 tbsp
- Water-1 1/2 cups
- Cream-1/3 cup
- Kasoori Methi dried fenugreek-1 tbsp
- Butter-2 tbsp
- Oil-1 tbsp
- Salt-to taste
Instructions
For the Chicken Tikka
- In a ziplock bag marinade the chicken tenders along with the rest of the ingredients and let it sit in the fridge for 4-5 hrs.
- Place the marinated chicken pieces onto a foil lined baking sheet.Drizzle some oil all over and grill for about 8-10 minutes checking constantly until you see the golden edges developing on the sides.
- Once done take the tray out of the oven and keep aside.
For the Sauce
- In a deep skillet heat the butter and oil.
- Add the onions and saute until slightly golden.
- Lower the heat and add the ginger and garlic and continue to cook for about a minute.
- Add the spices and mix well.Add the tomato puree and continue to cook.
- Add the sugar, salt and cook for about 5 minutes until well combined.
- Add the water and bring to a boil.Reduce the heat and add the chicken pieces.
- Continue to cook for about 8-10 minutes on low heat until all incorporated.
- Add the cream and kasoori methi. Check the seasonings.
- Serve hot with roti,naan or rice.