The Best Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Name: The Best Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs; 1/2 cup thick yogurt; 2 tablespoons oil (mustard or avocado); 1/2 teaspoon ajwain seeds (carom seeds); 4 cloves garlic (minced, 1 tablespoon garlic paste); 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons mustard oil; 2 tablespoons oil (Olive or Avocado); 4-5 whole black peppercorns; 1-2 Indian bay leaves; 1-2 Kashmiri chilies or Byadagi chilies (optional); 3-4 whole cloves; 1 inch piece cinnamon stick; 1.5 cups finely chopped onions; 1 inch ginger (grated); 3-4 garlic cloves (minced); 1/4 cup unsalted cashews; 4 medium-sized Roma tomatoes (~ 4 cups chopped tomatoes); 1 Indian or Thai green chilies (Bird's eye) (optional); 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder (or any mild chili powder); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder; 1-2 tablespoons honey; 1 teaspoon garam masala

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:35min

Making chicken tikka masala at home is easier than you think! Learn how to make this iconic dish in an Instant Pot quickly and effortlessly. You'll never do takeout again!

Updated at: Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:55:21 GMT