Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is probably the most popular Indian dish in the Western countries. For me it is definitely not surprising that perfectly grilled chicken cubes slathered with a rich and delicious sauce of almonds and tomatoes are well-loved and in demand. The tomatoes make the curry mild for those who dont have a fiery palate and the almonds lend their rich nutty flavor to make it all the more irresistible. I have always loved the tandoori dishes be it naan or tikkas or tikka masalas. So it was taken that when we grill the tikkas, I would make Chicken tikka masala with it. The recipe I used was perfect, with the spices and the tomato gravy balanced well to make a decadent rich curry. I have given the Chicken Tikka recipe for the marinade and grilling instructions in a previous post. We enjoyed it very well with hot naan.Hope you all would enjoy this delicious chicken tikka masala. Have a great day!!

Chicken tikka masala


Ingredients
  • Oil 1 tbsp
  • Onion 1, finely chopped
  • Cardamom pods 2
  • Garlic cloves 2
  • Crushed Chopped tomatoes - 14 oz
  • Can Ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp
  • Garam masala 1 tbsp
  • Chilli powder 1/2 tsp
  • Brown sugar 1 tsp
  • Cream 1 1/4 cups
  • Ground almonds 1 tbsp
  • Chicken tikka 1Recipe
  • Chopped cilantro 1 tbsp
Method:
  • Heat the oil in a heavy-based pan over low heat. Add the onion and cardamom pods and fry until the onion is soft and starting to brown. Add the garlic to the pan, cook for 1 minute and then add the tomatoes. Cook until the paste is thick. Add the cinnamon, garam masala, chilli powder and sugar to the pan. Cook for a minute. Stir in the cream and almonds. Add the cooked chicken tikka pieces. Gently simmer for 5 minutes or until the chicken is heated through. Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander.

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