A spicy Indian Easy Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

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• 1 fresh red chilli deseeded chopped
• 1 garlic clove peeled chopped
• 15 g fresh ginger peeled chopped
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 pinch smoked paprika *to taste
• 1/2 tbs garam masala
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin *to taste
• 1 tsp tomato paste
• 3 sprigs fresh coriander chopped
• 500 g (fillets) chicken thighs
• 1 brown onion peeled chopped
• 1/2 red capsicum deseeded chopped
• 1/2 green capsicum deseeded chopped
• 400 g canned diced tomato
• 100 mls plain yoghurt

• Method

  • STEP 1Blitz the chilli, garlic, ginger and oil in the food processor, or crush with a mortar and pestle. Set aside coriander stalks for marinade.
  • STEP 2Add paprika, garam masala and tomato paste, plus coriander stalks and blitz again to form a paste.
  • STEP 3Cut slits into the chicken and rub the paste into the slits and over the chicken pieces.
  • STEP 4Place the chicken into a bowl and leave for about 1 hour.
  • STEP 5Add some oil to a large pan and on medium heat, fry the onions and capsicums along with ¼ teaspoon extra garam masala, smoked paprika and the cumin.
  • STEP 6Cook gently for 10 minutes
  • STEP 7Add tinned tomatoes and the yoghurt, then add the chicken and simmer gently for 15-20 minutes until cooked.
  • STEP 8Serve on a bed of rice with chopped coriander as garnish.

  Notes

  Because we like our curries hot, I added 2 chillies. I added a pinch of safron to the rice cooker which resulted in a warm, smokey orange tinted rice. Papadams are a nice accompaniment.