Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken tikka masala is a popular Indian dish featuring tender pieces of grilled chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce. It's known for its vibrant color and rich flavors, often served with rice and naan (bread). This is my grandpa's favorite dish to cook for my dad.

Recipe: 

Ingredients (Serves 5)

• 3 chicken breasts

• 1 & 1/2 tablespoonful unsalted butter

• 1 & 1/3 tablespoonful blended garlic

• 3/4 tablespoonful blended ginger

• 1/2 finely diced onion

• 4 small Roma tomatoes puréed

• 3-4 cashews (optional)

• 3/4 teaspoonful salt

• 1/2 teaspoonful garam masala

• 1/2 teaspoonful coriander powder

• 3/4 teaspoonful cumin powder

• 3/4 teaspoonful turmeric powder

• 3/4 teaspoonful red chili powder

• 1/2 teaspoonful Kashmiri chili powder

• 1 cup water

• 1 & 1/2 teaspoonful dried fenugreek leaves (Kasoori methi)

• 6 & 1/2 teaspoonful heavy cream

• cilantro (garnish)

Method:

1. In a pot, place butter until medium heat.

2. Once butter melted then place onions for 2 minutes. 

3. Then add garlic and ginger. 

4. Add puréed tomatoes, cashews, and all spices. 

5. Stir for about 2 minutes and then add water and cook for 15 minutes. 

6. Continue stirring every 3-4 minutes and add more water if evaporated. 

7. Now, use a handheld blender and mix until a uniform texture. 

8. Then add in chicken pieces, dried fenugreek leaves, and heavy cream. 

9. Cook under medium heat for 5 minutes. 

10. You may also add sugar if it tastes too acidic. 

11. Garnish with cilantro and serve. 

12. Dish is complemented with cumin rice and naan or paratha.

Preparation time:

• 30 minutes cook and prep time 

Serving Instruction:

• Serve immediately

  
  

Nutritional Facts:

Calories: 200-300 calories

Protein: 15-25 grams

Carbohydrates: 8-15 grams

Fat: 15-25 grams