Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 600g/ 1.2lb chicken thigh ((boneless, skinless), cut into 3cm / 2.2" cubes (Note 1)); 1/2 cup plain yoghurt, ( full fat best (Greek is fine)); 6 cloves garlic (, minced (~1.5 tbsp)); 1 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated); 1 tsp garam masala ((Note 2)); 1 tsp each salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika (sweet, normal or smokey); 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional)); Pinch black pepper; 2 tsp lemon juice; 1 - 2 tbsp oil ((Note 3)); 2 tsp turmeric; 1 tbsp garam masala ((Note 2)); 2 tsp coriander; 1 tsp cumin; 1/8 tsp cardamom powder; 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper; 3 tbsp (65ml) vegetable oil ((Note 3)); 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee; 1 onion, finely chopped ((brown, white or yellow)); 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated); 6 cloves garlic (, crushed or grated); 1 tbsp paprika ((not smoked)); 1 2/3 cups (400ml) tomato passata ((tomato puree)); 1 2/3 cups (400ml) water; 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) cream ((thickened or pure is fine)); 1 tsp sugar; 50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee; Basmati rice

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:45min

Recipe VIDEO above. Make this iconic curry at home!!! It's a stunner - and although there's an extensive looking list of ingredients, it's astonishingly straight forward. Far better than paste in a jar, less oily than restaurants, and you can get everything you need from supermarkets!Spice level: Low. Marinating time: 3 - 24 hours

Updated at: Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:05:09 GMT