Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe: Spicy and Creamy Delight

abdul moiz khan
Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe: Spicy and Creamy Delight

Certainly! Here's a recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala, a popular Indian dish:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

  • 1 pound (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
  • Salt to taste

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to your spice preference)
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

Marinating the Chicken:

  1. In a bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt.

  2. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and coat them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or ideally, overnight.

Cooking the Chicken:

  1. Preheat your grill or broiler to medium-high heat. Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers and grill them until they're charred and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. You can also use an oven broiler.

  2. Remove the chicken from the skewers and set it aside.

Making the Sauce:

  1. In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until they become translucent.

  2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and sauté for another 1-2 minutes until the raw smell disappears.

  3. Stir in the garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes to toast the spices, stirring constantly.

  4. Add the crushed tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.

  5. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  6. Season the sauce with salt to taste.

Combining Chicken and Sauce:

  1. Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If the sauce is too thick, you can add a little water to achieve your desired consistency.

  2. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.

Serving:

Serve your homemade Chicken Tikka Masala with steamed rice or naan bread. Enjoy your delicious Indian meal!