Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Chicken tikka masala is a classic Indian/British dish with soft tender chunks of grilled chicken in a delicious & super aromatic tikka masala gravy. This recipe will give you the best tikka masala! Serve it with Butter naan or with basmati rice.
Prep: 20min
Total: 60min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 660 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 35 g, Fat 50 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 153 mg, Sodium 1083 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 9 g, Trans Fat 1 g, unSaturated Fat 32 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 630 grams (22 oz) chicken boneless ((Preferably thighs, or breasts))
- ½ cup Greek yogurt ((hung curd))
- ½ to 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon kasuri methi
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon oil ((mustard oil if you have))
- 3 tablespoons oil ((or ghee))
- 1½ cups (150 grams) onions ((fine chopped, 1x – 1 large or 2 medium))
- 1 green chilli ((optional))
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1½ teaspoons cumin powder
- 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar ((adjust to taste))
- 500 grams fresh tomatoes ((pureed or 1x – 10 oz., 1¼ cup tomato puree/ passata))
- 2 cups hot water ((more if required))
- 1 tablespoon kasuri methi ((dried fenugreek leaves))
- ½ cup heavy cream/whipping cream ((or 1x – ⅓ cup whole cashews, 30, refer notes))
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream ((or any cream))
- 3 tablespoons coriander leaves ((fine chopped))
Instruction:
- Mix well. Cover with a cling wrap and refrigerate for minimum of 8 hours and up to 48 hours. If you are in a rush, you may cut down to 3 hours.
- Pour 2 cups of hot water and cover. Simmer until thick, yet of pouring consistency. (Check video for consistency)
- Turn off and garnish with cream and coriander leaves. Serve chicken tikka masala with Butter Naan, roti, paratha, basmati rice or Jeera rice.
How To Make Chicken Tikka Masala
FAQ
What is chicken tikka masala sauce made of?
Tikka masala is a tomato and cream (either in the form of heavy cream, yogurt or cashews) based sauce with lots of traditional Indian spices, including ginger, turmeric and red chili powder (to give it that quintessential orange-hue), garam masala, coriander and cumin. It is slightly sweet and earthy in flavor.
What’s the difference between chicken tikka and chicken tikka masala?
Tikka refers to grilled or roasted pieces of meat that are either marinated in yogurt or spiced water before being cooked on skewers. Masala refers to a sauce made with cream, yogurt, or tomatoes; or a mixture of spices used to flavor food.
Is tikka chicken masala healthy?
Chicken Tikka Masala has many health benefits. The primary source of protein in Chicken Tikka Masala is chicken. It also helps control blood pressure and weight loss and reduces harmful cholesterol levels. In addition, the body uses protein to repair and fix tissues and grow hair and nails.
What makes tikka masala pink?
Red food colouring is used to give chicken tikka masalas their bright red colour.
