Chicken Tikka Masala
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound chicken
- 6 tablespoons tikka paste
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 green chili, seeded and chopped
- 1 inch piece ginger root, grated
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Cilantro, yogurt, cumin seeds, and naan bread for serving
Directions:
Remove any visible fat from the chicken and cut the meat into 1 inch cubes. Put 3 tablespoons of tikka paste and 4 tablespoons yogurt in a bowl. Add the chicken and allow to marinate at least 20 minutes.
For the tikka sauce, heat the oil in a heavy pan and saute the onions, garlic, chili, and ginger for 5 minutes. Add the remaining tikka paste and fry for 2 minutes. Add the tomato puree and water, bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.
Preheat the broiler. Place the chicken on a foil lined baking sheet and place under the broiler for 15 minutes. Chicken may need to be turned if it get’s too dark.
Put the tikka sauce in into a food processor and process until smooth. Return to the pan. Add the remaining yogurt and lemon juice. Remove the chicken from the oven and add to the sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro, yogurt, toasted cumin seeds and serve on naan bread.
Serves 4.
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Recipe courtesy of Around the World in 450 Recipes
