Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 900 g Chicken breast
• 200 ml Greek yogurt
• 30 g Ginger-garlic paste
• 60 ml Lemon juice
• 30 g Tikka masala spice blend
• 5 g Salt
• 60 ml Ghee or oil
• 400 g Onion
• 400 g Canned crushed tomatoes
• 240 ml Heavy cream
• 120 ml Water
• 5 g Cumin seeds
• 20 g Fresh cilantro

Steps

1. Cut chicken into bite-sized cubes and place in a bowl
2. Mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, half of the tikka masala spice, and salt to create marinade
3. Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes
4. Heat ghee in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until golden, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate
5. In the same pan, heat remaining ghee and add cumin seeds
6. Dice onions and add to pan, sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes
7. Add remaining tikka masala spice and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
8. Add crushed tomatoes and water, stir well and simmer for 10 minutes
9. Stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated
10. Return cooked chicken to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens
11. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed
12. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or with naan bread