Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

for chicken tikka 

Boneless Chicken -1 kg( cut into small cubes)
Chilli powder       -1/2 tsp
Coriander powder -1 1/2 tbsp
Cumin powder     -1/2 tsp
Garam masala      -1/2 tsp
Yogurt                 - 3tbsp
Ginger garlic paste- 1tbsp
Food color(red)    -pinch
Oil - 4tbsp
Salt -to taste
Onion -1 ( cut like cube)
Color Pepper -1
Tomato -1(without seeds)

for gravy

chicken tikka               -1/4kg 

onion                           -1 (medium size chopped)

tomato                         -2 (medium size)

cashew nut                  -5nos

whole garam

chilli powder               -1/4tsp

kashmiri chilli powder-1tsp

coriander powder        -1 tbsp

cumin powder             -1/4 tsp

garam masala              -1/4tsp

ginger garlic paste       -1 tbsp

whipping cream/milk   -2tbsp (optional)

salt                                -to taste

oil                                  -3tbsp

Method

Make chicken tikka ( to make chicken tikka click here)

For gravy

• Make a puree with tomato and cashews

• In a kadai heat oil and add whole garam .
• Add  onion and cook well

• Add ginger garlic paste and stir until the raw smell goes off

 

• Now add the pureed tomato cashew paste.

• cook until oil oozes out.
•  now add the chilli powder, coriander powder,cumin,garam masala ,salt and fry for 2 minutes

• add a  cup of water .

• When the gravy starts boiling add the chicken tikka to it and cook until the gravy gets thick.

• At this stage add cream / milk and cook for a  minute and switch off the stove garnish with coriander leaves.

• serve with chapathi ,naan,roti.

Serves 2-4