So the America’s leading meteorologist – groundhog Phil – predicted an early spring this year. Phew! I think all of us living in the northern hemisphere and having to deal with snow and frost are relieved to hear that. However, it doesn’t look like spring is about to come within the next few days, sadly. We still have some cold days ahead of us, and what can be better for those occasions than spicy, warming, delicious food? Curry type dishes are my go-to in winter. Today, I’d like to share my recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala!
For 3 servings you’ll need:
- 3 single chicken breasts
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2-inch piece of fresh turmeric
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, liquid
- 3 teaspoons of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander seeds
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of pepper
- a pinch of chilli
- 3 teaspoons of greek yoghurt
- a handful of fresh coriander
- oil for frying – I use coconut oil
Dice the onion, garlic, turmeric and ginger.
Dice the chicken, marinate with garlic, turmeric, ginger, vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of garam masala.
Fry the onion with sugar on coconut oil until golden. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, bring to boil and reduce. Add the remaining seasoning.
Blend with a blender, then pour the mixture to a different container.
Fry the meat on coconut oil for 5 minutes (until no longer raw). Add the sauce and cook for 15 minutes. Add chopped up fresh coriander.
Serve with rice cooked with a sprinkle of ground anise seeds, garnish with fresh coriander.
Chicken Tikka Masala
An aromatic, warming curry
Ingredients
- 3 single chicken breasts
- 400g canned tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 2-inch piece of fresh turmeric
- 2-inch piece of fresh ginger
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon of brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, liquid
- 3 teaspoons of garam masala
- 1 teaspoon of dried coriander leaves
- 1 teaspoon of ground coriander seeds
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of pepper
- a pinch of chilli
- 3 teaspoons of greek yoghurt
- a handful of fresh coriander
- oil for frying – I use coconut oil
Directions
- Dice the onion, garlic, turmeric and ginger.
- Dice the chicken, marinate with garlic, turmeric, ginger, vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons of garam masala.
- Fry the onion with sugar on coconut oil until golden. Add tomatoes and tomato paste, bring to boil and reduce. Add the remaining seasoning.
- Blend with a blender, then pour the mixture to a different container.
- Fry the meat on coconut oil for 5 minutes (until no longer raw). Add the sauce and cook for 15 minutes. Add chopped up fresh coriander.
- Serve with rice cooked with a sprinkle of ground anise seeds, garnish with fresh coriander.
Alphe's Corner 
I love Chicken Tikka but my only recipe is to go to a restaurant here that sells it 🙂
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Haha oh why am I not surprised? 🙂
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🙂
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Looks delicious. I love Indian food.
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So do I! Warming, spicy food is the best!
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Very interesting, I am a Pakistani and your recipe is very different from any I’ve seen made here, sure seems delicious though!
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Ah I’d love to try the dish in its original version. Or at least gain access to original ingredients. I love your region’s cuisine, even if I don’t ever get the chance to try it in authentic versions!
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I’m a vegetarian, but I can definitely predict the taste seeing the colour of the gravy, It would have been so delicious! Amazing.
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Well, I’m sure it’s nowhere near its authentic equivalent, but I tried! 🙂
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If you have access to local spices over here then no doubt you would be chef at ITC over here.
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Ah I don’t know, but I’d definitely love to gain access to those original spices!
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Next visit India maybe? All the best for that.
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One day! The top place to visit on my bucket list is Nepal and the Himalayas, so when I finally manage to organise that trip I’ll try to merge it with a quick tour around India. 🙂
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As an Indian, I’d say that your recipe sounds a little different, but the colour of that curry looks spot on x
Great post!
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Khanak x
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I wish I could try it in its authentic version. I tried my best though!
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Looks so delicious 😍😋
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