chicken tikka masala
category: [indian]
chicken marinade:
1 lb boneless skinless, cubed
1/2 onion, chopped
3 tbs tomato paste
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 inch ginger, chopped
3 tbs lemon juice
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp chili powder, optional
salt & pepper
masala sauce:
2 tbs ghee or oil
1 onion, sliced
1 tbs onion seeds, optional
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1-2 fresh green chiles, chopped
14 oz can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tbs fresh coriander, chopped (HALF tbs if dried!!)
2 tbs lemon juice
3/2 tsp garam masala
pinch salt
do chicken marinade in food processor, then marinate chicken a few hours. heat oil/ghee, fry onion, add onion seeds, garlic, chiles, until fragrant. add tomatoes, yogurt, coconut milk, to boil, then simmer 20 min. fry chicken in cooking oil until browned; or grill them on skewers. add cooked chicken to sauce; simmer few minutes; add coriander, lemon juice, garam masala. serve with basmati.
source: Raja's recipes web page