Smoked Chicken Tikka Masala Dennis Prescott Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 Cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, finely diced
• 4 Teaspoons ground turmeric
• 2 Teaspoons garam masala
• 2 Teaspoons ground coriander
• 2 Teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 Teaspoons ground chile
• 2 Pounds chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch strips
• 1 Tablespoon kosher salt
• 1 Cup whole milk yogurt
• 3 Tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
• 1 Medium onion, finely diced
• 1/4 Cup finely diced cilantro stems
• 6 cardamom pods, crushed
• 1 Pinch Salt
• 1/4 Cup tomato paste
• 1 Can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 2 Cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 1/2 Cup creamy yogurt
• 1 Tablespoon curry powder
• 1 Tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
• 1 Pinch sea salt
• cooked basmati rice, for serving
• 1 red chile, sliced, for garnish
• 1/2 Cup fresh cilantro, for garnish