Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 can (29 ounces) tomato puree
• 1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
• 1/2 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
• 1 jalapeno pepper, halved and seeded
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Hot cooked basmati rice
• Chopped fresh cilantro, optional