CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

By á-35918

Ingredients

• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander seed
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp ginger, finely grated
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 (14-oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
• 1 1/2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs cut into 3/4-inch cubes
• salt, to taste
• 3 Tbsp yogurt
• Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Details

Adapted from thriftyfoods.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine first 8 ingredients in a small bowl. Heat oil in large, deep skillet set over medium, medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until tender and light golden, about 5 minutes. Mix in spice mixture, tomato paste, ginger and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes more.

2. Mix in diced tomatoes and stock, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook 5 minutes. Season the chicken with salt, and then stir into the sauce. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 12 minutes.

3. Stir in yogurt or cream and heat through 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasoning, if needed, and then serve. If desired, garnish servings of the chicken with cilantro sprigs.