Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients for Tikka marinade:
  1. Half kg boneless chicken pieces
  2. Yogurt 180 gm
  3. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  4. 1 teaspoon chilli powder
  5. 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
  6. 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  7. 3 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  8. salt to taste
  9. Few skewers
For gravy:
  1. 4 tablespoon cooking oil
  2. 2 tablespoon butter
  3. 2 tablespoon heavy cream
  4. 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder
  5. 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  6. 1 /2 teaspoon gram masala powder
  7. 1 cup tomato puree
  8. 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  9. 2 tablespoon minced ginger-garlic
  10. 2 tablespoon almond paste
  11. saltto taste
Directions for Tikka:
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl,add the chicken.
  • Mix well and leave to marinade for at least 4 hours.
  • Preheat oven or charcoal.
  • Place chicken onto skewers.
  • Turn every five mints or grill until juices run clear.
  • Remove from skewers.
For gravy:
  • Heat oil in a pan.
  • Saute onion till soft.
  • Add onion,chili,turmeric,garam masala powder,salt,tomato puree and ginger-garlic.
  • Stir fry until oil oozes out.
  • Add 1/2 cup water and almond paste.
  • Cook for few mints,till a thick paste forms.
  • Add chicken chunks and stir for 5 mints.
  • Add cream and mix well.
  • Add butter at the time of serving.
  • Serve hot with Naan.


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