Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe | Recipes by Carina

By Recipes by Carina · 60 min

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken thighs into 2 cm cubes and put them in a bowl with the salt, lemon juice, yoghurt, garlic, ginger and spices. Mix, cover, and refrigerate to marinate for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
2. Heat a heavy pan over medium-high heat and add half the oil. Cook the chicken 3-4 minutes, turn, cook the other side, then set aside in a bowl.
3. Dice the onion and tomatoes and measure the spices.
4. Add the remaining oil to the pan and cook the onion over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until browned.
5. Grate in the ginger and garlic and add the spices. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add the tomatoes and cook a few minutes more.
7. Season with the salt, pour in the water, then lower the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
8. Blend until smooth with a stick blender or food processor.
9. Stir in the cream and garam masala, then add the chicken and stir to combine.
10. Serve with rice or naan, topped with coriander leaves.

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