Recipes
Chicken Tikka Masala
6 to 8 Servings
Dive into a world of tantalizing flavors with our Chicken Tikka Masala spice blend. Crafted for enthusiasts of Indian cuisine, this blend captures the soul of succulent chicken pieces, skillfully marinated and enveloped in a luscious masala sauce. Bring the magic of Indian restaurants to your dining table with our precise spice blend.
Ingredients
- Boneless Chicken Thighs: 2 to 2.5 lbs
- Spicytude Tikka Masala Spice Mix: 2 Sachets
- Cooking Oil: 4 tbsp
- Plain Yogurt: ½ cup
- Minced/Crushed/Paste Garlic: 2 tsp
- Minced/Crushed/Paste Ginger: 2 tsp
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Finely Chopped Onion: 2 cups
- Diced Tomatoes: 3 cups
- Sugar: 2 tsp
- Chopped Cilantro for Garnish: 1 cup
Equipment
- 1 Big Pan
Step 1: Marinate and Saute Chicken
- Wash chicken and marinate with yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, and Sachet 1 (Spice Mix to marinate protein).
- Marinate for at least an hour or overnight in the fridge if possible.
- Sauté marinated chicken in batches in a heated pan with two tablespoons of oil.
- Cook each side for three minutes. Set aside.
Step 2: Cook Onion, Tomatoes, and Chicken
- Sauté onions in the same pan until golden brown.
- Add tomatoes, sugar, and Sachet 2 (Spice Mix to flavor the onion and tomatoes).
- Blend the cooked mixture into a smooth paste and return it to the pan.
- Add the sautéed chicken. Cook for ten minutes on medium flame, then reduce the flame to low.
- Add cream, mix well, and cook for an additional three minutes.
- Turn off the stove, garnish with cilantro, and serve with rice, naan, or your choice of bread.