Chicken Tikka Masala - Andrew Zimmern

Ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Salt
• Pepper
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 onions, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Madras Curry Blend
• 2 tablespoons garam masala
• 2 tablespoons paprika
• 4 dried Kashmiri chilies
• 1 25-ounce jar tomato puree
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup thick Greek yogurt
• Dried curry leaves, for garnish
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish
• Rice pilaf, for serving (recipe below)