Chicken Tikka Masala

A yummy creamy chicken recipe with a thick rich gravy. Full of flavor and masalas.

Recipe Servings: 4
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Total Cook Time: 40 Minutes
Difficulty Level: Easy

Ingredients:

·       2 Tbsp natural yogurt
·       2 chicken breasts, skinned and chopped
·       3 Tbsp single cream
·       7 oz tomatoes paste
·       2 tsp peeled and grated root ginger
·       2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
·       3 Tbsp oil
·       1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
·       2 medium sized red chillies.
·       1/4 tsp turmeric
·       1/4 tsp paprika
·       1/4 tsp salt
·       1/2 tsp ground cumin
·       1/2 tsp ground coriander
·       1/4 tsp garam masala
·       1 oz fresh coriander leaves

How to:

1.Preheat the oven to 350F.

2.Put the chicken pieces into an ovenproof dish and bake for 10 minutes.

3.Meanwhile, blend together the cream, tomatoes, ginger and garlic in a bowl and set it aside.

4.Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the bay leaves (if using) and the onion and fry until the onion begins to turn golden-brown.

5.Add the chilies, turmeric, paprika, salt, cumin, coriander and garam masala and stir for 1 minute.

6.Then add the tomato and cream mixture, cover and cook over a low heat for a further 5 minutes.

7.The curry should look red and creamy, and its texture should be thick and fairly smooth, depending on how small you chopped the onions.

8.Add 5 fl oz water and cook for another minute.

9.Take it off the heat, pour into a serving dish and garnish with the coriander leaves.

10.Serve with naans, or rice.