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Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 700g chicken thighs cubed; For marinade: 150g yoghurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kashmiri chilli, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp grated ginger; For sauce: 2 onions, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp ginger, 400g chopped tomatoes, 200ml double cream, spices to taste; 3 tbsp butter; Fresh coriander and naan to serve

schedule1h 10m

restaurantServes 6

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Succulent marinated chicken in a rich, aromatic tomato and cream sauce.

Arguably the most popular curry in the world. Tikka masala is a celebration of layered spices — char-grilled marinated chicken in a silky tomato and cream sauce. It gets even better the next day.

Ingredients

700g chicken thighs cubed

For marinade: 150g yoghurt, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tsp cumin, 2 tsp coriander, 1 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp kashmiri chilli, 2 garlic cloves minced, 1 tbsp grated ginger

For sauce: 2 onions, 4 garlic cloves, 2 tbsp ginger, 400g chopped tomatoes, 200ml double cream, spices to taste

3 tbsp butter

Fresh coriander and naan to serve

Instructions

Mix marinade; coat chicken and refrigerate 4+ hours

Grill or sear marinated chicken until charred; set aside

Fry sliced onions in butter 15 minutes until deep golden

Add garlic and ginger paste; cook 2 minutes

Add all spices; fry 1 minute

Pour in tomatoes; simmer 20 minutes until oil separates

Blend sauce smooth if desired

Add grilled chicken and cream; simmer 10 minutes

Season with salt; stir in a knob of butter off heat

Serve with coriander and warm naan

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