Chicken tikka masala

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Step 1

1 Prepare the Chicken Kebabs, if you have not already done so. Marinade and cooking instructions-tap picture.

Step 2

2 Pour the oil into a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. When the oil is heated, add the garlic, ginger and onion. Sauté until the onion is golden brown, stirring frequently, about 6 minutes.

Step 3

3 Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the tomato. Cover the saucepan. Cook until the to-mato becomes completely soft and mashed and is combined with the onion to form a coarse paste, stirring every minute or so and lightly mashing the tomato, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

4 Add the cumin seeds, coriander, paprika, red pepper, salt, black pepper and sugar. Stir to combine. Cook uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. This is the masala (spice base). Transfer the masala (be careful, since it is hot) to a blender and blend until a smooth paste forms formed.

Step 5

5. Return the smooth paste to the saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick, butter, lime juice, heavy cream and water. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the chicken. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Enjoy now or let cool to room temperature and refrigerate or freeze for later!