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chicken tikka masala

Chicken Tikka Masala 

Chicken Tikka Masala is the epitome of all Chicken curries. The aroma of grilled chicken with zesty Indian tomato sauce makes this recipe better than any takeout menu. 
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Prep Time 55 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 3

Ingredients
  

Marination

  • 700 g Chicken 
  • 4 tbsp Yogurt
  • ⅓ tbsp Red chili flakes
  • ⅓ tbsp Red chili powder
  • ⅓ tbsp Turmeric powder
  • ⅓ tbsp Ginger powder
  • ⅓ tbsp Coriander powder
  • ½ tbsp Garlic paste 
  • ⅓ tbsp Salt
  • 2 Lemons

Frying

  • 2-3 tbsp Oil

For Gravy

  • 3 tbsp Oil
  • 2 Medium sized onion (chopped)
  • ½ tbsp Garlic paste
  • 4 tomatoes (chopped)
  • ⅓ tbsp Red chili powder
  • ⅓ tbsp Red chili flakes
  • ⅓ tbsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ tbsp Chicken Tikka Masala
  • ⅓ tbsp Coriander powder
  • ⅓ tbsp Ginger paste
  • ⅓ tbsp Salt
  • 4 tbsp Yogurt
  • 1 Coal (for smoky flavor)
  • Green chilies (for garnishing)

Instructions
 

Marinate, The Chicken 

  • Combine all the marination ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix it well and leave the bowl for 40 minutes rest. 

Cook The Chicken

  • Take a nonstick pan, add two tablespoons of oil, and let it become searing hot. Add the chicken pieces one by one, and cook the one side for 3 - 4 minutes. Then flip the chicken and cook the other side until it gets dark golden, like a grilled chicken. 
  • Prepare The Sauce 
  • Then, heat the oil in a pan and sauté the onion until golden. Add the garlic paste, then stir for 2 minutes. 
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and all the ground spices. Pour the splash of water (1/3 cup) to prevent spices from burning. Stir, and let it simmer for 3 minutes. 
  • Pour the yogurt and stir it well. Taste the gravy, and adjust the salt according to your taste. Now let it simmer for 2 minutes. 

Add The Chicken To Tomatoes Sauce 

  • Now the tomato sauce is ready. Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce and stir it for 1 - 2 minutes. 

Garnishing

  • Garnish with green chilies and lemon juice. 

Create A Smokey Effect

  • To infuse the smoky flavor, place a spoon inside the pan. Heat the coal on the stove until it's smoking. Using tongs, carefully transfer the hot coal onto the spoon, drizzle a few drops of oil over it, and instantly cover the pan with a lid. Allow it to sit for a few minutes with the lid closed. Make sure the stove is turned off during the process. 
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