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.