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Ingredients for Chicken Tikka Masala:
– Boneless Chicken – 500 gms (cut into tikka shapes)
For Marination:
– Salt- 1 tsp
– Lemon juice- 2 tsp
– Thick Curd/Yogurt- 4 tbsp
– Ginger Garlic Paste- 2 tsp
– Kashmiri Chilli Powder- 4 tsp
– Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
– Refined Oil- 2 tbsp
For the Gravy:
– Onions, fine chopped- 2 medium
– Ginger Garlic Paste- 2 tsp
– Tomato purée – 1 US cup measure
– Fresh Cream- 6 tbsp
Spice Powders:
– Turmeric Powder- 1/4 tsp
– Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
– Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
– Cumin Powder- 1/2 tsp
– Garam Masala Powder- 1/2 tsp
– Kasuri Methi ( Fenugreek leaves, roasted and crushed)- 1 tbsp
Other Ingredients:
– Refined Oil- 3 tbsp
– Salt for seasoning- a pinch
Preparation:
– Clean & pat dry the boneless chicken fillets. Cut them into 2” size tikkas.
– Marinate the tikkas with the items indicated. Set aside in room temperature for 1 hour.
– Fine chop the onions and roast the Kasuri Methi (Fenugreek leaves), crush it roughly.
Process:
Frying the tikkas:
– Heat oil in a frying pan and place the tikkas side by side. Don’t crowd the pan, you can do in batches.
– Fry on medium heat for 2 mins and then turn on the other side. Continue to fry it on medium heat on the other side for another 2 mins.
– Now turn it again and continue to fry it on low heat for 3 mins. Flip it and continue the same on the other side too.
– Take these out on a plate and repeat with the balance marinated tikkas.
Making the gravy:
– Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Fry on medium heat for 5 mins till light brown in colour.
– Add the ginger garlic paste and fry on low heat for 2 mins.
– Add the tomato purée, give a mix and add the turmeric, red chilli, coriander, cumin powders and a pinch of salt. Mix & fry for 2 mins on low heat.
– Add the fried tikkas, give a mix and add 300 ml water. Add the garam masala powder, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 10 mins.
– Now open the lid, add the cream, give a mix and cook on low heat for 2 mins
– Lastly add the roasted & crushed Kasuri Methi and cook on low heat for 2 mins.
– Serve with naan or rice.
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