Chicken Tikka Masala
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Preparation Time: Servings: 4
Cook Time:
Ingredients:
To Taste (for sauce) Seasoning - Salt
1 Teaspoon (chopped, for sauce) Cilantro
1 Cup (or less, for sauce) Heavy Cream
1/4 Teaspoon (for sauce)
Seasoning - Cayenne Pepper
1 Teaspoon (for sauce)
Seasoning - Garam Masala
1 Teaspoon (ground, for sauce)
Seasoning - Cumin
4 Cans (8-ounce, for sauce)
Tomato Sauce - Canned
1 Teaspoon (finely chopped, for sauce) Garlic
1 Teaspoon (finely chopped, for sauce) Ginger 1 Small (chopped, for sauce) Onions
1 Teaspoon (for sauce) Vegetable Oil
1 Pound (cut into cubes) Chicken - Breast
2 Teaspoons (for marinade)
Vegetable Oil 1/2 Teaspoon (for marinade)
Seasoning - Salt
1/2 Teaspoon (for marinade)
Seasoning - Garam Masala
1/2 Teaspoon (for marinade)
Seasoning - Cayenne Pepper
1 Teaspoon (finely chopped, for marinade) Garlic
1 Teaspoon (finely chopped, for marinade) Ginger
2 Cups (for marinade) Yogurt
Cooking Directions:
1. For chicken marinade: Mix yogurt with ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, garam masala, salt and vegetable oil. Add the chicken cubes, mix well, cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
2. Place marinated chicken cubes on skewers and barbecue or cook in oven preheated to 450 degees F for 8 minutes on each side, in large baking tray. Do not overcook, as the chicken will continue cooking in the sauce.
3. For sauce: Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the onion, ginger and garlic and saute for 3 to 4 minutes. Add tomato sauce, cumin, garam masala and cayenne pepper (add more or less depending on how spicy you like it) and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cooked chicken and cream (less then a cup if you prefer) and cook over medium heat for 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in fresh cilantro. Add salt to taste.
Note: Garam masala is available at many grocery stores and at any Indian market. Also, at Indian markets you may find red chili powder instead of cayenne pepper.