SPICED CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA by Foodie’s Markets Chef Laura Brennan - Foodies Markets

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon curry powder (I like Maras-brand curry powder)
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin seed
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander seed
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• u00bd teaspoon ground white pepper (or black), fresh ground, plus more as needed
• Pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 u00bd cup plain yogurt
• 2 pounds, boneless and skinless chicken thighs
• 2 ounces vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup diced Spanish onion (choose an approximately u00be pound whole onion)
• 1 stalk celery, u00bc cup, finely diced
• 2 ounces fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped or grated
• u00bd medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3-4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely minced
• 3 each- 28-ounce cans whole peeled San Marzano tomatoes
• 1 u00bd cups heavy cream
• u00bd teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more to your taste
• Optional: fresh cilantro garnish
• Optional: cooked basmati rice for serving