Chicken Tikka Masala –

Ingredients

• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 3/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 3/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp crushed ginger
• 250ml plain yoghurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• salt
• 2lb chicken breast, skin removed, cut into chunks
• 2 tbsp ghee or veg oil
• 1 small onion, sliced finely
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp ginger, crushed
• 250g tinned chopped tomatoes, blended
• 100ml double cream
• Handful coriander, chopped
• 8.75fl. oz plain yoghurt
• 8.75oz tinned chopped tomatoes, blended
• 3.5fl. oz double cream
• Step 1 Combine Cumin, Coriander, Chilli, Turmeric, Garlic, Ginger, Yoghurt, Lemon and Salt in a bowl.
• Step 2 Whisk to combine.
• Step 3 Pour marinade all over chicken and mix using your hands. Set aside for 20 minutes.
• Step 4 Heat Ghee in a pot. Add Onions, and cook till golden brown. About 10 minutes. Add Garlic and Ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
• Step 5 Add chopped Tomatoes and cook covered on low for 8 – 10 minutes.
• Step 6 Puree the Onion and tomatoes mixture by transferring to the blender.
• Step 7 Line an oven tray with foil and add marinaded chicken. Place under the Grill and cook for 10 – 15 minutes. Add tomato back to pot, stir in Chicken. Stir in Cream.
• Step 8 Top with Coriander. Season to taste with salt.