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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
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Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

A high protein North Indian Recipes recipe with chicken - cut into small size pieces, curd (dahi / yogurt), cumin powder (jeera). Ready in 1h, serves 3.

Curated byKavya Sharma🇮🇳

Calories
970kcal
Estimated Cost
₹550-700
Carbs126g
Protein58g
Fats26g
Servings Scaler
3

Instructions

25 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Chicken Tikka Masala, thoroughly clean and wash the chicken pieces

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  2. 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

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)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 requiredcumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)cinnamon powder (dalchini)(1/4 teaspoon)cardamom powder (elaichi)(1/4 teaspoon)salt - to taste
  3. 3

    Allow the chicken to marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  4. 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

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  5. 5

    The chicken pieces should be juicy and tender

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  6. 6

    Cooking chicken for an extended time will make them hard and rubbery

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  7. 7

    Do not add water

  8. 8

    The next step is to make the tikka masala gravy

  9. 9

    Heat a teaspoon of oil over medium heat

  10. 10

    Add onion and cook until they become translucent

    onion(1)
  11. 11

    Add tomatoes and cook them for about two minutes

    tomato(1)
  12. 12

    Add cashews and toss them for a minute

    cashew nuts(5)
  13. 13

    Allow the onion tomato masala to cool down

    onion(1)tomato(1)
  14. 14

    Once it cools down, grind onion, tomato, and cashew into a fine paste

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)onion(1)tomato(1)cashew nuts(5)
  15. 15

    Heat a kadai/wok with a tablespoon of butter

    butter (unsalted)(1 tablespoon)
  16. 16

    Once the butter melts, add cloves, cinnamon powder, and cardamom powder and saute until aroma comes out

    cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)-/2 coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)cloves garlic - finely chopped(6)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)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)butter (unsalted)(1 tablespoon)
  17. 17

    Add cumin powder and coriander powder and combine them well

    cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)-/2 coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/2 teaspoon)red chilli powder(1/2 teaspoon)cumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)cinnamon powder (dalchini)(1/4 teaspoon)cardamom powder (elaichi)(1/4 teaspoon)
  18. 18

    Add the onion-tomato-cashew puree to the pan, combine them well and saute for few minutes

    onion(1)tomato(1)cashew nuts(5)
  19. 19

    Crush kasuri methi with your hand and add to the tikka masala gravy

    kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)(1 tablespoon)
  20. 20

    Add the marinated chicken pieces, required amount of salt and cream

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)salt - as requiredfresh cream(1/2 cup)sunflower oil - as requiredsalt - to taste
  21. 21

    Toss the chicken tikka masala well so that they are combined well

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  22. 22

    Simmer the chicken tikka masala for about 5 minutes

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)
  23. 23

    If the tikka masala is of thicker consistency, adjust addition of water according to your requirements

  24. 24

    Switch off heat and garnish the chicken tikka masala with coriander leaves and it is ready to be served

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)-/2 coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)coriander powder (dhania)(1 teaspoon)
  25. 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

    chicken - cut into small size pieces(300 grams)cloves garlic - finely chopped(6)onion(1)butter (unsalted)(1 tablespoon)

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