Chicken Tikka MasalaIngredients:
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon garam masala 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 cup heavy cream Fresh cilantro, for garnishInstructions:
1.
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
Mix well to coat the chicken.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
2.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
3.
Add the onion and bell pepper to the skillet and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
Add the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
4.
Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.
Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
6.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
Tips:
For a spicier dish, use more red chili powder.
You can also add other vegetables to this recipe, such as carrots, potatoes, or peas.
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute milk or half-and-half.
Serve with a side of raita, a yogurt-based sauce, to cool down the heat.

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