Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 700 g chicken thighs boneless
• 200 g plain yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic cloves
• 1 inch fresh ginger
• 400 g crushed tomatoes
• 200 ml heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 handful cilantro
• 300 g basmati rice

Steps

1. 1

   Cube chicken. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder. Marinate chicken 1+ hour.

2. 2

   Broil chicken at high heat 8–10 minutes until slightly charred.

3. 3

   Melt butter in a large pan. Sauté diced onion until golden, about 8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add crushed tomatoes and remaining spices. Simmer 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Blend sauce until smooth, return to pan.

7. 7

   Stir in heavy cream. Add cooked chicken.

8. 8

   Simmer together 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Cook basmati rice per package instructions.

10. 10

    Serve tikka masala over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.