Paneer and Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1-2 cups unflavored yogurt
• 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
• 3-4 tbsp garam masala (either pre-mixed, or hand-ground from whole toasted cinnamon, black peppercorns, star anise, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg)
• 1-2 tbsp turmeric
• 1-2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp white sugar
• 1 medium strip of ginger, minced
• 2-3 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 quart whole milk (do not purchase ultra-pasteurized milk, as the curds will not separate from the whey)
• 2-3 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp salt