Chicken Tikka Masala - 09

Recipe Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs	1135g / 40oz	Boneless and skinless chicken - cut into cubes
1/2		Onion - chopped
3 tablespoons	45ml	Tomato paste
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cumin seeds
1		Ginger, fresh - minced
3 tablespoons	45ml	Lemon juice
2		Garlic - crushed
2 teaspoons	10ml	Chili powder
		Salt and pepper
		Masala Sauce
2 tablespoons	30ml	Ghee or oil
1		Onion sliced
1 tablespoon	15ml	Onion seeds
3		Garlic - crushed
2		Fresh green chilies - chopped
1		Tomatoes - crushed
1/2 cup	118ml	Yogurt
1/2 cup	118ml	Coconut milk
1 tablespoon	15ml	Fresh coriander - chopped
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garam masala
		When using fresh vegetables and herbs,
		Make sure they are washed thoroughly and
		Drained.

Recipe Instructions

Combine all the chicken ingredients for the marinade in a food processor then transfer to a bowl and stir in the chicken pieces and leave to marinate for a few hours. Alternatively, use for the Marinade, 2 tbs. of ready made good quality Tikka Masala paste.

To make the sauce, heat the ghee in a large pan, add the onion and fry for few minutes then add onion seeds, garlic and chilies, cook until fragrant. Add the tomatoes, yogurt and coconut milk, bring to the boil, then simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, put the chicken pieces on skewers and cook under a hot grill for 15 minutes turning them frequently, or fry the chicken in 1 tbs. of cooking oil till they are browned. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce & simmer for few minutes more, add the fresh coriander, lemon juice, and garam masala .

Serve with Basmati rice.

Source:
Indian Village Restaurant, Nashua, NH

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