Chicken Tikka Masala
The world's most popular curry — chargrilled chicken in a silky tomato and cream masala sauce.
45 minServes 412 items at TheShop.mu
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast FilletsTheShop.mu700g, cubed
- Patak's Tikka Masala PasteTheShop.mu4 tbsp
- Natural YoghurtTheShop.mu150ml (marinade)
- Cirio Chopped TomatoesTheShop.mu400g (1 can)
- Whipping CreamTheShop.mu150ml
- OnionTheShop.mu2, finely diced
- GarlicTheShop.mu4 cloves, minced
- GingerTheShop.mu2 tsp, grated
- Eagle Brand Garam MasalaTheShop.mu1 tsp
- Eagle Brand Ground CuminTheShop.mu1 tsp
- Tilda Basmati RiceTheShop.mu2 cups, cooked
- Fresh CorianderTheShop.muto garnish
👨🍳How to cook
- 1
Mix chicken with yoghurt, half the tikka paste, and a pinch of salt. Marinate 30 min minimum (overnight is best).
- 2
Spread on a baking tray. Grill at max heat 12-15 min, turning once, until charred at the edges.
- 3
Saute onions in oil 8 min until golden. Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 min.
- 4
Add remaining tikka paste, cumin, and garam masala. Stir-fry 1 min.
- 5
Add tomatoes; simmer 10 min. Add cream and chicken tikka. Simmer 5 min.
- 6
Garnish with coriander. Serve with basmati rice.
Chef's Tip
The char from grilling before adding to the sauce is what makes tikka masala — never skip it.
