Chicken Tikka Masala Rice w Raita – My Food Plans

Ingredients

• For Chicken Tikka Masala:
• - 1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
• - 1 cup plain yogurt
• - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• - 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• - 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• - 1 tablespoon garam masala
• - 1 teaspoon turmeric
• - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• - 1 teaspoon salt
• - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• - 1 large onion, finely chopped
• - 3 cloves garlic, minced
• - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• - 1 can (14 oz) tomato puree
• - 1 cup heavy cream
• - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• For Rice:
• - 1 cup basmati rice
• - 2 cups water
• - 1 tablespoon butter
• - Pinch of salt
• For Raita:
• - 1/2 cucumber, coarsely grated
• - 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• - Salt to taste
• - 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
• - A pinch of black pepper