Chicken tikka masala is one of the most popular chicken dishes which is relished by lovers of Indian cuisine around the world. Here is a simple and authentic recipe of spicy and tangy chicken tikka masala.
Ingredients
3 chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
Onion as required to grill
Bell pepper as required to grill
Oil as required
Garam masala mix (not powdered)
3 bay leaves
1 onion (chopped)
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp chilli powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 tbsp garam masala (powdered)
1tsp black pepper powder
3 green chillies
1 cup tomato puree
1/2 cup cashew paste
For the marinade
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp black pepper powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup yogurt
Juice of half lemon
Preparation
Marinate the chicken pieces with chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, black pepper powder, yogurt, and lemon juice
Keep it in the fridge for 4 hours
Assemble the onions, bell peppers, and marinated chicken pieces alternatively on a skewer
Grill these skewers well in a grilling pan
Heat oil in a pan
Add garam masala mix (not powdered), bay leaves, chopped onions, and salt
Sauté well
Add ginger-garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, powdered garam masala, black pepper powder
Mix well
Add green chillies and tomato puree
Mix well
Pour some water and cook well
Add the cashew paste
Cook for 10 minutes
Add the previously grilled chicken pieces
Chicken tikka masala is an excellent side dish for roti, naan, chapathi or rice.
