Difficulty: Medium | Serves: 4
Transport your taste buds to India with Indian Chicken Tikka Masala, a creamy, spiced tomato-based curry, paired with fragrant Basmati Rice. 🍛✨ This iconic dish is a symphony of bold flavors, tender chicken, and velvety sauce that will turn any meal into a special occasion.
Ingredients For Indian Chicken Tikka Masala
✨For the Chicken Tikka:
☑1 lb (450g) boneless chicken, cubed
☑1 cup plain yogurt
☑1 tablespoon🥄 ginger-garlic paste
☑1 teaspoon🥄 ground cumin
☑1 teaspoon🥄 paprika
☑1 teaspoon🥄 turmeric powder
☑1 teaspoon🥄 garam masala
☑Salt to taste
✨For the Masala Sauce:
☑2 tablespoons🥄 butter
☑1 medium onion, finely chopped
☑2 garlic cloves, minced
☑1-inch ginger, minced
☑2 cups tomato puree
☑1 teaspoon🥄 chili powder (adjust to taste)
☑1/2 cup heavy cream
☑1 teaspoon🥄 garam masala
☑Salt to taste
✨For the Basmati Rice:
☑1 cup basmati rice
☑2 cups water
☑A pinch of salt
Cooking Steps For Indian Chicken Tikka Masala
- 🥧Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, cumin, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, and salt.
Add chicken cubes, coat well, and marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight for best results).
🥧Cook the Chicken
Grill, bake, or pan-sear the marinated chicken until cooked and slightly charred. Set aside.
🥧Prepare the Masala Sauce
In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
Add tomato puree, chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in heavy cream and add the cooked chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes until the flavors meld.
🥧Cook the Basmati Rice
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
In a pot, bring water and salt to a boil. Add rice, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
🥧Assemble and Serve
Serve the Chicken Tikka Masala over a bed of basmati rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a drizzle of cream for an elegant touch.“Creamy, rich, and irresistibly delicious! 🇮🇳 Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Rice is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Who’s ready to dive into this iconic Indian dish? 🍴✨”
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