Silken Chicken 'tikka Masala'
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 25
- Serves:
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4
ingredients
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KEBABS
- 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken breasts, boned and skinned, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 1⁄4 teaspoons salt
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1⁄2 - 3⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 tablespoons whipping cream
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garam masala
- 3 tablespoons corn oil
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SAUCE
- 4 tablespoons corn oil
- 5 ounces onions, cut into fine half rings
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 5 -6 cloves garlic, crushed to a pulp
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 4 tablespoons natural yogurt
- 2 tomatoes, approx 10 oz, peeled and very finely chopped
- 12 fluid ounces chicken stock
- 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon garam masala
- 4 tablespoons choppped fresh coriander
directions
- Put the chicken in a bowl. Add the salt and lemon juice and rub them in.Prod the chicken lightly with a tip of a knife and rub the seasonings in again.
- Add the remaining kebab ingredients except the oil,mix well,cover and refrigerate for 6-8 hours,although longer will not hurt at all!
- Preheat the grill,thread the meat onto two to four skewers (flat,sword-like ones are best). Brush with oil and balance the skewers on the rim of a shallow baking tray.
- Place about 5" from the heat source and grill for about 6 mins on each side or until lightly browned and cooked through.
- FOR THE SAUCE:.
- Pour the oil into a large non stick pan with a lid and set over med high heat. when the oil is hot add the onion and stir fry until they turn reddish brown (6-7 min).
- Add the ginger and garlic and continue to fry,stirring for 1 minute.
- Add the coriander,turmeric,cayenne and paprika, stir for 10 seconds,then add a tbsp of yogurt,stirring until it is absorbed.Add the remaining yogurt this way a tbsp at a time.
- Put in the tomatoes and fry for 3-4 mins until they turn pulpy. Keep mashing them with the back of a wooden spoon to help the process along.
- Add the salt and the stock and bring to a simmer.
- Cover and reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 15-20 mins.The sauce should turn thick.
- Stir in the garam masala and fresh coriander,taste and add more salt if needed.
- When the kebabs are cooked push the chicken off the skewers with a fork and fold the meat into the sauce.
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OMG... What else can I say?!... We have had this dish twice now... few days ago as a test run, (not knowing what to expect from an Indian/British inspired dish)... and again tonight for our dinner guests. It was loved by everyone (both times). I have to admit, I did use a shaker bottle of pre-made, powdered "Tikka Masala" seasoning blend (I could not find 'Garam Masala'), but it was just wonderful! I would have never thought to try this, if not for Noo"s recipe! I made as directed, except I did keep 1 skewer aside without the tomato sauce. I loved it both ways. I used 4 bone-less skinless chicken breasts cut into chunks. I also used a can of crushed tomatoes, that I drained. I will definitely be making this many more times, and will try to find your exact ingredients along the way. But for now, I'm just so happy to find a "different" type of food to cook. Thank you so much for posting this recipe. (Made for PRMR - Spring 2013)
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
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