CREAMY CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

CREAMY CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Creamy Chicken Tikka Masala is so tasty and easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients! This rich and creamy flavour some Chicken tikka rivals any pakistani restaurant! Why go out when you can make it better at home! Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala is usually made with yogurt marinated chicken,The best part about this recipe is that you may already have these ingredients in your kitchen.

PREPARATION TIME: 10 mins        COOKING TIME: 20-25 mins            SERVING: 5

INGREDIENTS

FOR CHICKEN MARINATE: 

Chicken breast 500 gm (cut into bite-sized pieces)

salt to taste

yogurt ½ cup

Red chili powder 1 tsp

Black pepper 1/2 tsp

Lemon juice 1 tsp 

Ginger Garlic paste 2 tbsp

Whole spices powder 1 tsp

Turmeric 1/2 tsp

Butter 2 tbsp  

oil 2 tbsp for frying 

FOR GRAVY:

Onion 1 chopped

Ginger garlic paste 2 tbsp

Turmeric 1 tsp 

Coriander 1 tsp 

Cumin 1 tsp

Salt 1 tsp

Red chili powder 1 tsp 

Tomato puree 1 1/2 cups

Cream 1 cup

Coriander for garnish 

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METHOD

• Add the chicken into a bowl then add yogurt, red chili powder, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, whole spices powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper and mix until well combined.
• Cover and allow to marinate for about 25 minutes.
• After marinating, Heat oil in a pan or pot over medium-high heat.add chicken pieces in batches of two, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry until browned for only 3 minutes on each side. Set aside 
• Melt the butter in the same pan, saute the onion until translucent. Add in the ginger and garlic and saute until fragrant.
• Then add hot spices powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, chili powder and salt. Stir for a minute or so until the spices awaken.
• Pour in the tomato puree, simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown red colour.
• Put in the cream and chicken. Allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Now creamy chicken tikka masala is ready Serve immediately with Rice or Naan garnished with coriander...,,