Recipe of Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional for spice)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated ginger
• 1 can (400g) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Salt, to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, paprika, garam masala, turmeric powder, and chili powder (if desired) to make the marinade.

2. 2

   Add chicken pieces to the marinade, coating them well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.

4. 4

   Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring for about 1 minute.

5. 5

   Add the marinated chicken to the pan, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned.

6. 6

   Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juice, mixing well. Simmer for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt to taste. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

8. 8

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread. Enjoy your Chicken Tikka Masala!