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Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Serves 3
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 400g Chicken Thigh; 100g Plain yogurt; 2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tbsp Garlic (grated); 1 tbsp Ginger (grated); 400g Canned whole tomatoes; 150ml Heavy Cream; 1 Onion; 2 tbsp Butter

Main Dish

⏱ 50 min

👥 Serves 3

Difficulty ⭐⭐

Tandoor-roasted chicken simmered in a mellow tomato and cream sauce — a world-famous favorite.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Chicken tikka masala is chicken tikka — chicken marinated in yogurt and spices and roasted in a tandoor — simmered in a creamy tomato sauce. Both India and Britain claim its origin, making it a symbol of where the food cultures of the subcontinent and Britain meet. Mildly spiced and rich, it's a signature dish at Indian restaurants around the world.

🌆 Where it's eaten: At an Indian restaurant in London, people scoop up chicken tikka masala with naan for a weekend meal in a multicultural city.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 3)

Chicken Thigh 400g
Plain yogurt 100g
Garam masala 2 tsp
Paprika 1 tsp
Garlic (grated) 1 tbsp
Ginger (grated) 1 tbsp
Canned whole tomatoes 400g
Heavy Cream 150ml
Onion 1
Butter 2 tbsp

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and marinate in yogurt, garam masala, paprika, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.
Skewer the chicken or cook it in a grill pan until lightly charred.
Heat butter in a pot, sauté the onion, add canned tomatoes, and cook down.
Add cream and a little garam masala to make a smooth sauce.
Add the chicken to the sauce, simmer about 5 minutes, and serve with naan or rice.

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