CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Ingredients

For Marination of Chicken Tikka

Boneless Chicken- 500 gms
Kashmiri Lal mirchi Powder- 1 tsp
Dhaniya Powder- 3 tsp
Haldi-1 tsp
Jeera powder- 1 tsp
Garam Masala- 2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 1 tsp
Kasoori Methi –1 tsp
Namak- 2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Chilli Paste- 2 tbsp
Thick Curd- 2 tbsp
Mustard Oil- 1 tbsp
Butter- 1 tbsp

For Tikka Masala

Cooking oil- 4 tbsp
Shah Jeera- ½ tsp
Cloves- 3-4
Cardamom- 2-3
Chopped Onions- 2
Chopped Tomatoes- 1
Ginger Garlic Chilli Paste- 2 tbsp
Haldi-1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder- 2 tsp
Kasoori Methi –1 tsp
Namak- 2 tsp
Kashmiri Lal mirchi Powder- 1 tsp
Chicken Masala- 2 tsp
Tomato puree- ¼ cup
Cashew Paste- ¼ cup
Thick Cream- 2 tbsp



Method

In a bowl take well cleaned boneless chicken chunks
Add Kashmiri lal mirch powder
Dhaniya Powder
Haldi
Jeera powder
Garam Masala
Red Chilli Powder
Kasoori Methi
Namak
Ginger Garlic Chilli Paste
Thick Curd
Mustard Oil
Mix all well and keep it aside to marinate for 30 min

Now take a Grill Pan
Brush butter generously
Place marinated chicken in the grill pan

Grill Chicken tikka on grill pan from both the sides
Roast chicken tikka on the flame directly to give that smoky effect

For Masala gravy,
Take a pan
Add oil , shah jeera, cloves and green cardamom

Add chopped Onions
Sauté till they are golden brown
Add red chilly powder, haldi, dhaniya powder and garam masala and mix well

Add Ginger, garlic chilli paste, chopped tomatoes, salt

Mix all well

Cover it and let the masala cook for 10 min

After 10 min il will start releasing, add Tomato puree, kashmiri lal mirch, kasoori methi and hot water as per the gravy consistency

Add cashew paste
Mix all well and cover for another 5 min

Add roasted chicken tikka and let the chicken cook in the gravy masala for 10-15 min
At the end add some coriander leaves and cream, mix well and cover for 2-3 min more
Super delicious chicken tikka masala is ready .. Enjoy