Pollo tikka masala

Ingredienti

• 800 G Chicken Thighs (Boneless & Skinless, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces)
• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• 1&1/2 tbsp garlic (grated)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 large onion (finely diced)
• 1&1/2 tbsp garlic (grated)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp chilli powder
• 2 large tomatoes (finely diced)
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp salt (to taste)
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 cup cream or yoghurt
• 1/4 cup water (or more if needed)

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Steps ---

2. 2

   Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a large bowl, add chicken & chill overnight in the fridge.

3. 3

   In a large pan on medium high heat, add oil.

4. 4

   When hot, add chicken (in batches), sear for abt 3 mins on both sides till they start to brown, remove & set aside.

5. 5

   Into the same pan, melt butter.

6. 6

   Add onion, garlic & ginger, when onion has turned translucent, add garam masala & chilli powder, fry till fragrant (abt 2 mins)

7. 7

   Add both types of tomatoes, salt, sugar & cook till tomatoes have broken down.

8. 8

   Add chicken back in & cook for 8 mins (add water gradually when spices start to stick to bottom of pan)

9. 9

   Add cream, stir & cook for 5 mins until sauce has reached desired consistency.

10. 10

    Taste to adjust seasoning, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley (optional) & serve.