Indian Chicken Tikka Marsala

By á-6416

Ingredients

• Spices needed:
• 5 cardamom pods
• 5 cm cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 to 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tbsp paprika
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• Rest of the ingredients:
• 3 chicken breasts
• 4 tbsp olive or groundnut oil
• 1 1/2 onions
• 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1 large tomato
• 1 tsp tomato purée
• 150 ml water
• Salt to taste
• Yoghurt or 1 tin coconut milk, if desired
• Fresh coriander to garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Chop the tomato finely and set aside for later use.
Step 2: Finely chop the onions and set aside.
Step 3: Cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with a little salt and also put to one side
Step 4: Mix together the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, garam masala and paprika.
Step 5: Put the oil into a pan over a medium heat.
Step 6: When hot, add the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick, leave for a few seconds and then remove. This flavors the oil, giving it a wonderful aroma.
Step 7: Add the onions and cook while stirring, until brown.
Step 8: Add the masala paste and stir for a minute.(from Step 4)
Step 9: Add the tomato and tomato purée and stir for a minute till thoroughly combined.
Step 10: Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Taste the sauce and season with salt if necessary.

Step 11: Add the chicken cubes and mix well into the masala. Simmer for 10-12 minutes
Step 12: Place the chicken on a serving dish, decorate with coriander leaves and serve.