Chicken Tikka Masala (Creamy) Serves 4

Above picture of Tikka Chicken Masala

lt is claimed to be a British favorite. This Chicken Tikka Masala recipe is quick and easy to make. Adjust the amount of chili powder to how hot you like it. 1tsp of chili powder will give you a mildly spiced curry. This version of Chicken Tikka is very creamy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes 

Cook Time: 45 minutes 
Total Time: 1 hour, 5 minutes

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

1. 4 Skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2" /1 cm cubes
2. 1" fresh ginger, peeled and grated     
3. 1 garlic clove, finely diced
4. Salt and pepper to taste
5. ½ cup/small handful fresh coriander, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
6. Juice and zest 1 lime
7. 3 tbsp vegetable oil
8. 1 tsp chilli powder 
9. 1 red onion, roughly chopped
10. 1 tsp ground turmeric
11. 1 tsp ground cumin
12. 10 fl oz/ 250ml light/single cream or plain yoghurt
13. 1 dessert spoon tomato puree
14. Juice of 1/2 lemon

Method

In a large stainless steel or glass bowl place the chicken with the ginger, garlic, salt, pepper, chopped coriander, lime juice and zest with 1 tbsp of the oil. Stir then cover with a clean cloth, leave to one side for 30 minutes.

After 30 mins, heat one tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan or wok add the chicken and cook for 8 -10 minutes until browned all over.

Remove the chicken from the pan and put to one side. In the same pan heat the remaining oil and gently cook the onion and chili powder for 5 minutes. Add the turmeric and ground cumin, stir and cook for another minute.

Stir in the cream and gently simmer for 5 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer for another 5 minutes. Add the tomato puree, stir then add the lemon juice. Cook for one minute more then serve garnished with fresh coriander. Boiled rice, warm naan bread or chapatis are delicious served alongside.