Sunday, July 25, 2010

Chicken Tikka Masala- The easy way

The way to a perfect dish of Chicken Tikka Masala may sound laborious with grilling the chicken and then making a gravy out of it.Not anymore....

  • Ingredients for the Tikka
  • Boneless chicken(bite size pieces)-500gm
  • Red chilli powder-2tsp
  • Jeera powder-1tsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
  • Garam masala-1/2tsp
  • Ginger garlic paste-2tsp
  • Curds-2tbsp
  • Oil-2tbsp
  • Salt -to taste
  • Red food color-a pinch

Mix all the ingredients with the chicken and marinate for 2 hrs.Heat a non stick pan and roast the chicken on medium flame till crisp and cooked.

For the gravy:
  • Chopped onions-1cup
  • Ginger garlic paste-1tsp
  • Tomato puree-1cup
  • Jeera powder-1/2tsp
  • Chilli powder-1tsp
  • Turmeric powder-1/2tsp
  • Salt-to taste
  • Butter-2tbsp
Heat butter in a pan.
Add onions and saute til brown.Add ginger garlic paste and saute.
Add the remaining ingredients and saute for 2mins.
Add the chicken pieces now and add enough water to get the right consistancy.
Boil for 2 mins.
Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro.
at

16 comments:

  1. RahinJuly 25, 2010 at 9:36 PM

    yummylicious !

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  2. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiJuly 26, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    thats an awesome looking dish and so quick too.

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  3. AdukalaVisheshamJuly 29, 2010 at 11:18 PM

    yummy delicious curry... wow that looks awesome...

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  4. SarahAugust 10, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Made this tonight and it was awesome. Cut back on the salt to two teaspoons total and it was fabulous. Definitely a keeper recipe and going to cook for guest when they come over.

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  5. GabbyAugust 11, 2010 at 7:49 PM

    I just love chicken tika. My whole family likes it. Thanks for the great recipe. I will try your recipe next time.

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  6. Medifast CouponsAugust 16, 2010 at 6:11 PM

    A very easy sounding recipe for masala, thanks.

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  7. JennyAugust 22, 2010 at 3:45 PM

    Super yummy! I followed the exact recipe (leaving out the cayenne pepper and jalapeno) and it did come out too salty. I'm thinking the salt should be cut in half. Overall it was very easy and good!

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  8. MariahAugust 23, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    This is just a fantastic dish. I'm wading into Indian cooking and this recipe just blew my mind. My guests absolutely loved it too. Thanks!

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  9. JaneSeptember 1, 2010 at 1:17 PM

    Love your recipe, and must try this at home, thanx.

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  12. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Sure looks like restaurant gravy...ur version sounds easy too

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  14. farzana iraniOctober 24, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    Dear Anjum,

    I have been looking for recipes online and finally I feel I am on the right site.

    I am going to try the king fish fry today.. If my husband likes it, i will continue trying all your recipes..thank you again for your awesome contribution and being my saviour as I feel I am a terrible cook.. :)

    regards
    Farzana

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  15. mibFebruary 20, 2012 at 5:07 PM

    MASHAALLAH, you are a very talented cook. check out my butter chicken recipe at ALHUMDULILLAH-ana-Muslim.blogspot.com and tell me how it is.

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  16. UnknownJuly 31, 2012 at 8:53 PM

    I made this last night…..it was so easy and so great.
    Conference Centre Oldham

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