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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

By Admin
Prep Time Total in 60 M
Course Lunch
Cuisine North Indian Recipes
Diet High Protein Non Vegetarian

Chicken Tikka Masala is a curry of roasted chicken pieces in a spicy sauce. The curry is known for its rich creamy texture. Chicken pieces are marinated in yogurt and spices and baked in an oven/pan fried. The fried pieces are then cooked in an aromatic  sauce and later, heavy cream is added to it to give a creamy texture.

Ingredients

  • To marinate chicken
  • 300 grams Chicken
  • cut into small size pieces
  • 1/2 cup Curd (Dahi / Yogurt)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • finely chopped
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red Chilli powder
  • 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves)
  • Salt
  • as required
  • For the tikka masala gravy
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 Tomato
  • 5 Cashew nuts
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin powder (Jeera)
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
  • 1 Cloves (Laung)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon Powder (Dalchini)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
  • 1/2 cup Fresh cream
  • 1 tablespoon Butter (Unsalted)
  • Oil
  • as required
  • Salt
  • to taste

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Chicken Tikka Masala, thoroughly clean and wash the chicken pieces

Step 2

 To marinate the Chicken for the Chicken Tikka Masala, in a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, chili powder, kasuri methi and salt along with the chicken

Step 3

Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes

Step 4

 Once the chicken is marinated, in a pan, add a teaspoon of oil and cook marinated chicken pieces until they are cooked well for about 8 minutes

Step 5

The chicken pieces should be juicy and tender

Step 6

Cooking chicken for an extended time will make them hard and rubbery

Step 7

Do not add water

Step 8

The next step is to make the tikka masala gravy

Step 9

 Heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat

Step 10

Add onion and cook until they become translucent

Step 11

 Add tomatoes and cook them for about two minutes

Step 12

Add cashews and toss them for a minute

Step 13

 Allow the onion tomato masala to cool down

Step 14

Once it cools down, grind onion, tomato, and cashew into a fine paste

Step 15

Heat a kadai/wok with a tablespoon of butter

Step 16

Once the butter melts, add cloves, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder and saute until aroma comes out

Step 17

Add cumin powder and coriander powder and combine them well

Step 18

Add the onion-tomato-cashew puree to the pan, combine them well and saute for few minutes

Step 19

Crush kasuri methi with your hand and add to the tikka masala gravy

Step 20

Add the marinated chicken pieces, required amount of salt and cream

Step 21

Toss the chicken tikka masala well so that they are combined well

Step 22

Simmer the chicken tikka masala for about 5 minutes

Step 23

If the tikka masala is of thicker consistency, adjust addition of water according to your requirements

Step 24

Switch off heat and garnish the chicken tikka masala with coriander leaves and it is ready to be served

Step 25

Serve Chicken Tikka Masala with Dhaba Style Spicy Ghee Rice Recipe Made From Whole Spices or Butter Garlic Naan Recipe (Garlic Flavoured Flat Bread) and Pickled onions for a complete Weekend dinner

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