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Delicious Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe for a Flavorful Meal

Delicious Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe for a Flavorful Meal

This Delicious Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe for a Flavorful Meal offers a taste of restaurant-quality Indian cuisine at home with aromatic spices and a rich sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 5 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 582
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 600 g chicken thigh (boneless, skinless), cut into 3 cm cubes
  • 1/2 cup plain yoghurt
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1-2 tbsp oil (for cooking chicken)
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • pinch black pepper
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
Sauce
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil (for sauce)
  • 30 g unsalted butter OR ghee
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 6 cloves garlic, crushed or grated
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 2/3 cups tomato passata
  • 1 2/3 cups water
  • 100 ml cream (thickened or pure)
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 50 g unsalted butter OR ghee (for serving)
  • Basmati rice (for serving)

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cooking Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken with yoghurt, minced garlic, fresh ginger, garam masala, salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika, and cayenne pepper (if using) for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat 1–2 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add 3 tbsp vegetable oil and 30 g of butter or ghee. Sauté the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent.
  4. Add grated ginger, crushed or grated garlic, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in tomato passata, water, turmeric, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cardamom powder, cayenne pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and combine well. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  7. Stir in cream and sugar, and let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  8. Serve hot with basmati rice and a pat of butter or ghee on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 582kcal

Notes

This recipe can be made dairy-free by substituting yogurt with coconut milk and adding vegetables like spinach for extra nutrients.

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