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Malai Chicken Tikka Masala

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Rest Time 30 mins
Total Time 2 hrs
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Description
A creamy curry served with buttery naan and salad.
Ingredients:
  • 1 kg [[Marinade]] 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 [[The rest]] oil
  • 2 tbsp butter (28.4g)
  • 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 (or blended tin tomato)
  • 1 1/4 cups double cream
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 4 tbsp fresh coriander (chopped)
Instructions
  1. 1
    Marinate chicken in marinade ingredients for 10 mins to an hour.
  2. 2
    Add 2 tbsp oil to a large pot/wok and heat, fry chicken until browned (3 mins each side). Remove chicken.
  3. 3
    Melt 2 tbsp butter, add onions and let cream.
  4. 4
    Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Sauté for 2 mins.
  5. 5
    Add passata, lid and cook for 15 mins on low heat.
  6. 6
    Add double cream and sugar. Return chicken and cook for 10 mins lidded.
  7. 7
    Check consistency, add water if necessary, stir in fresh coriander..
Note
Can use chicken breast but ensure to marinate overnight to tenderise.
Keywords: chicken, tikka masala, malai, curry
Read it online: https://muslimhandbook.com/recipe/malai-chicken-tikka-masala/