Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
North Indian Recipes · High Protein Non Vegetarian · 1h · 3 servings
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Key Ingredients
- 300 grams chicken - cut into small size pieces
- 1/2 cup curd (dahi / yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder (jeera)
- 1 teaspoon -/2 coriander powder (dhania)
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (haldi)
- + 17 more ingredients — see full list below ↓
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How to Make Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe at Home
Ingredients (22 items)
- chicken - cut into small size pieces— 300 grams
- curd (dahi / yogurt)— 1/2 cup
- cumin powder (jeera)— 1 teaspoon
- -/2 coriander powder (dhania)— 1 teaspoon
- turmeric powder (haldi)— 1/2 teaspoon
- inch ginger - finely chopped— 1
- cloves garlic - finely chopped— 6
- red chilli powder— 1/2 teaspoon
- kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)— 1 tablespoon
- salt - as required
- onion— 1
- tomato— 1
- cashew nuts— 5
- cumin powder (jeera)— 1 teaspoon
- coriander powder (dhania)— 1 teaspoon
- cloves (laung)— 1
- cinnamon powder (dalchini)— 1/4 teaspoon
- cardamom powder (elaichi)— 1/4 teaspoon
- fresh cream— 1/2 cup
- butter (unsalted)— 1 tablespoon
- sunflower oil - as required
- salt - to taste
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
To begin making the Chicken Tikka Masala, thoroughly clean and wash the chicken pieces
- 2
To marinate the Chicken for the Chicken Tikka Masala, in a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, ginger, garlic, chili powder, kasuri methi and salt along with the chicken
- 3
Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes
- 4
Once the chicken is marinated, in a pan, add a teaspoon of oil and cook marinated chicken pieces until they are cooked well for about 8 minutes
- 5
The chicken pieces should be juicy and tender
- 6
Cooking chicken for an extended time will make them hard and rubbery
- 7
Do not add water
- 8
The next step is to make the tikka masala gravy
- 9
Heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat
- 10
Add onion and cook until they become translucent
- 11
Add tomatoes and cook them for about two minutes
- 12
Add cashews and toss them for a minute
- 13
Allow the onion tomato masala to cool down
- 14
Once it cools down, grind onion, tomato, and cashew into a fine paste
- 15
Heat a kadai/wok with a tablespoon of butter
- 16
Once the butter melts, add cloves, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder and saute until aroma comes out
- 17
Add cumin powder and coriander powder and combine them well
- 18
Add the onion-tomato-cashew puree to the pan, combine them well and saute for few minutes
- 19
Crush kasuri methi with your hand and add to the tikka masala gravy
- 20
Add the marinated chicken pieces, required amount of salt and cream
- 21
Toss the chicken tikka masala well so that they are combined well
- 22
Simmer the chicken tikka masala for about 5 minutes
- 23
If the tikka masala is of thicker consistency, adjust addition of water according to your requirements
- 24
Switch off heat and garnish the chicken tikka masala with coriander leaves and it is ready to be served
- 25
Serve Chicken Tikka Masala with Dhaba Style Spicy Ghee Rice Recipe Made From Whole Spices or Butter Garlic Naan Recipe (Garlic Flavoured Flat Bread) and Pickled onions for a complete Weekend dinner
