Chicken Tikka Masala - 10


Course : Indian
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:


1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs -- skinless boneless

---MARINADE---

1/2 medium Onion chopped coarsely

3 tablespoons tomatoes pure

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 piece root ginger chopped

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cloves garlic crushed

2 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon salt and pepper

2 bunches fresh mint sprigs to garnish

---MASALA SAUCE---

2 tablespoons ghee

2 medium fresh green chilies -- minced

1 medium Onion sliced

7 ounces canned tomatoes

1 tablespoon black onion seeds

1/2 cup natural yogurt -- crushed

3 cloves garlic

1/2 cup coconut milk

1 tablespoon fresh coriander -- chopped

1 tablespoon fresh mint -- chopped

2 tablespoons lemon/lie juice

1/2 teaspoon garam masala
 

Preparation / Directions:


1. Puree the onion, tomato puree, cumin, ginger, lemon juice, garlic, chili powder and salt and pepper in a food processor. Then transfer to bowl. 2. Cut the chicken into 4 cm cubes. Stir into the bowl and leave to marinate for 2 hours. 3. Make the masala sauce. Heat the ghee in a large saucepan, add the onion and stir over medium heat for five minutes. Add the onion seeds, garlic and chilies and cook until fragrant. 4. Add the tomatoes, yogurt and coconut milk, bring to the boil, then simmer for twenty minutes. 5. Meanwhile, divide the chicken between 8 skewers and cook under a pre-heated very hot grill for 15 minutes, turning frequently. Remove the chicken from the skewers and add the sauce. Stir in the fresh coriander , mint, lemon or lime juice, add and garam masala. Serve garnish with mint sprigs.


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