Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 600g chicken breast, chopped
• 150g yoghurt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp chilli powder
• Salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• 400g chopped tomatoes
• 200ml cream
• 1 tsp paprika
• Fresh coriander

Method

1. 1

   Mix chicken with yoghurt, spices, lemon, garlic, ginger. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight

2. 2

   Grill, bake, or pan-fry chicken until lightly charred. Set aside

3. 3

   Heat oil. Cook onion 10 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, paprika, garam masala

4. 4

   Stir in tomato purée and chopped tomatoes. Simmer 10 minutes

5. 5

   Add cream. Simmer until thick and silky

6. 6

   Add chicken and simmer 5-10 minutes. Garnish with coriander

Swaps & variations

• Use paneer or chickpeas instead of chicken
• Add spinach or peas
• Add fenugreek leaves for depth
• Swap yoghurt for kefir or buttermilk

Storing & freezing

Refrigerate 3 days. Freeze up to 3 months (without cream for best texture).