Name: Malai Chicken Tikka Masala
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg ] chicken thighs cubed; 1 cup plain natural yoghurt; 1 1/2 tbsp crushed garlic; 1 tbsp crushed ginger; 2 tsp gharam masala; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp ] oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 large onion diced; 1 1/2 tbsp crushed garlic; 1 tbsp crushed ginger; 1 1/2 tsp gharam masala; 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 400 g passata; 1 1/4 cups double cream; 1 tsp sugar; 1/4 cup water; 4 tbsp fresh coriander

Malai Chicken Tikka Masala

A creamy curry served with buttery naan and salad.

Cooking Method: stove-cook Cuisine: Indian Courses: Main Course Recipe Keys: Egg Free Freezer Meals High Protein Kids Non Vegetarian Nut Free Spicy

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Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 60 mins Rest Time 30 mins Total Time 2 hrs Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Instructions

Marinate chicken in marinade ingredients for 10 mins to an hour.

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Add 2 tbsp oil to a large pot/wok and heat, fry chicken until browned (3 mins each side). Remove chicken.

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Melt 2 tbsp butter, add onions and let cream.

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Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Sauté for 2 mins.

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Add passata, lid and cook for 15 mins on low heat.

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Add double cream and sugar. Return chicken and cook for 10 mins lidded.

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Check consistency, add water if necessary, stir in fresh coriander..

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Malai Chicken Tikka Masala