Garam Masala Recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala – KROK

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 20g cinnamon
• 12 pods white cardamom
• 10 bay leaves
• 26 cloves
• 2 star anise
• 2 nutmeg
• 2 pieces mace
• 1 tsp black peppercorns
• 300g boneless chicken thigh, cut into small pieces
• 2 tbsp plain yogurt
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• A pinch of salt
• Rice bran oil – 3 tbsp
• Onion, chopped – 2
• Small tomatoes, halved – 10
• Medium carrot, chopped – ½
• Masala powder – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – 2 tbsp
• Indian red chili powder – 2 tbsp
• Salt – ½ tsp
• Water – 450 ml
• Plain yogurt – 3 tbsp