Chicken Tikka Masala

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts using a towel. Cut them into bite size portions.

Step 2

Transfer the chicken breasts onto a large bowl, add plain yogurt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, mustard oil and salt to taste. Stir and mix everything well. Marinate the mixture for 1-2 hours.

Step 3

Grease a baking pan with butter and add the chicken breasts. Bake in the oven for 20-25 mins at 200°C - 395°F until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 4

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add cumin seeds and sliced onions. Saute for couple minutes until the onions are translucent.

Step 5

Add raw garam masala: cinammon sticks, bay leaf, cloves and cardamom. Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder. Stir and saute for couple minutes, add water as required to saute.

Step 6

Add tomato puree, garlic paste, ginger paste and diced tomatoes. Stir and mix everything well. Add water as required to form gravy.

Step 7

Season with salt, cover and cook for 10 mins over medium heat. Stir occasionally.

Step 8

Once the gravy is reached desired consistency, add the chicken breasts and cream, stir and mix

Step 9

everything.

Step 10

Add 2 tbsp of ghee (optional)

Step 11

Garnish with coriander leaves and remove from heat.

Step 12

Serve hot alongside roti / paratha or white rice. Enjoy!