Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
From vindee 16 years ago
- 60 minutes to make
- Serves 4
Here's a simple chicken curry ...a version of the now famous butter chicken. Increase or decrease the spices as you like . Can be made in advance, as it tastes better the next day. Add a little milk while reheating to adj the consistency of the gravy. Read more Always reheat on a low flame because of the cream in it. Serve with a naan bread, pita bread...or even plain boiled rice. See less
Ingredients
- chicken - 1 small/cut into pieces ( or boneless if you prefer) 600-750gms shopping list
- For Marinade: shopping list
- Thick yoghurt- 3 tbsps shopping list
- oil - 1 tbsp shopping list
- lemon juice - of 1 lemon shopping list
- garlic - 1 tsp shopping list
- ginger -1 tsp shopping list
- roasted cumin powder - 1 tsp shopping list
- garam masala - 1tsp shopping list
- Red Chilli Pwder - 1/2 tsp (or paprika for colour) shopping list
- salt to taste shopping list
- For curry : shopping list
- onions -2 medium shopping list
- Garlic- 6 pods shopping list
- ginger - 1" piece shopping list
- tomato puree - 200ml (we get 200ml tetrapaks here) shopping list
- Green chillies - 1-2 / finely chopped shopping list
- Haldi - 1/4 tsp (turmeric powder) shopping list
- Dhania - 2 tsp (coriander powder) shopping list
- Zeera pdr - 1-2 tsp(roasted cumin powder) shopping list
- salt to taste shopping list
- juice of 1/2 lime ( 1 tsp) shopping list
- butter - 2 tbs shopping list
- Cream - 2 tbs or more if heart allows/desires!! shopping list
- capsicum - 1 small , juliened, very optional! (green bell pepper) shopping list
- fresh coriander leaves for garnishing shopping list
How to make it
- Wash and dry chicken pieces. Make tiny slits with a sharp knife to allow the marinade to seep in.
- Mix the marinade ingredients, and put the chicken pieces into it. Mix in well, and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
- Grill till done and browned...approx 8-10 minutes on either side, turning once. Be sure to place tray underneath to catch the drippings!!
- Meanwhile...for the curry/gravy:
- Grind onions, garlic and ginger. Put 2 tbs of oil in pan and fry this ground onion masala for 7-10 mins.
- Now add tomato puree, green chillies, lime juice and dry spices. Fry for 3-5 mins.
- Simmer and put in butter and cream and simmer, covered for approx 15 mins till oil rises to surface.
- Now gently slide in chicken pcs and simmer for further 10-15 mins till chicken heated right thru with gravy. Adjust seasonings etc.
- If the curry is too thick, add the drippings from the grill tray.
- Garnish with coriander leaves and cream swirls if desired!
- Note: Can use cottage cheese cubes (paneer) instead of chicken for veggie version...as in my picture.
The Rating
Reviewed by 9 people-
Good morning Vindee... I prepare a very similar recipe and as you, I marinate the night before. I'm right with crystalwaters, this dish is one of my favourites.
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in Toronto loved it
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this is my one of my fav dishes and I have been searching for a good recipe! By the way this dish is supposed to be complicated...because it is worth it! It tastes that good, thanks.
shecooks4u
in Chandler loved it
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That's a lot of layers of flavors! Yum!!
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