Chicken Tikka Masala with Cream
Main Dishes • Indian
Description
Serve hot with steamed rice. Garam masala can be made at home, but it can also be purchased ready-made at the supermarket. There are many variations, but it usually consists of twelve spices, corresponding to the number of Indian cooks. For example, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, cardamom, dried chili pepper, sweet dill, ginger, mace (from dried nutmeg husk), and nutmeg.
Ingredients
- Olive Oil 0 fl oz
- Poultry 6 pieces
- Black Cumin (Cumin) 2 teaspoons
- Natural Yogurt 10 oz
- Meyer Lemon Juice 2 tablespoons
- Mild Chili Spice 0 oz
- Ground Black Pepper 1 teaspoon
- Ground Cinnamon 2 teaspoons
- Salt to taste
- Grated Ginger Root 4 teaspoons
- Garlic 2 cloves
- Ground ancho chili pepper 1 piece
- Cilantro 2 tablespoons
- Cumin leaves 1 teaspoon
- Garam Masala 1 teaspoon
- Tomatoes 2 pieces
- Onion 1 head
- 10% cream 5 fl oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Mix yogurt, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 teaspoons of cumin, 2 teaspoons of red pepper, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, cinnamon, 2 teaspoons of grated ginger, and salt.
Step 2
Add the chicken pieces. Marinate for at least one hour.
Step 3
Fry in olive oil until golden brown. Do not overcook the chicken pieces.
Step 4
In hot oil, add garlic and ginger pastes. Fry for a few minutes, stirring, then add finely chopped onion.
Step 5
When the onion becomes soft, add the chopped tomatoes and continue frying over medium heat until cooked.
Step 6
Increase the heat and slowly pour in the cream, constantly stirring the sauce.
Step 7
When the sauce becomes homogeneous, reduce the heat and cook for about five minutes. Add salt.
Step 8
Add the fried chicken to the sauce and bring to a boil. Add the green pepper, garam masala, and herbs.
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