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Chicken Tikka Masala
Chicken Tikka Masala is a beloved dish that originates from the Indian subcontinent but has gained popularity worldwide. It’s known for its rich and creamy...
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 kg Chicken Breast Fillets
- 3 tablespoons yoghurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cups oil
- 200 ml tomato sauce
- 100 ml tomato paste
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl.
- 2
Mix together the yogurt, grated ginger, chilli powder, turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin, lemon juice, and 2 tbsp of oil. Pour over the chicken and let marinate for 5 hours
- 3
Grill the chicken on skewers until partially cooked
- 4
Heat the remaining oil in a wok. Add the tomato sauce and tomato paste. When hot, lower the heat slightly and add the chicken. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until tender
- 5
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and onion. Serve with naan bread and basmati rice.