Indian cuisine · Meat & Kebab

Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken tikka pieces in a creamy, spiced tomato masala – the world's favorite curry.

Ingredients · for 4 servings

• 600 g chicken breast
• 200 g yogurt
• 2 tbsp tikka or tandoori spice
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 can chopped tomatoes (400 g)
• 2 onions
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 piece ginger (4 cm)
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp paprika
• 150 ml cream
• 4 tbsp oil
• Salt
• 1/2 bunch coriander

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken cubes with half the yogurt, tikka spice, lemon juice and salt for at least 1 hr.
2. Thread onto skewers and roast under a hot grill for 12 min until they have charred spots.
3. Fry the chopped onions in the oil until golden brown, add the grated garlic and ginger.
4. Stir in the paprika and tomatoes and cook down for 10 min, then purée finely.
5. Stir in the remaining yogurt, cream and garam masala, and season with salt.
6. Add the grilled tikka pieces to the sauce and let steep gently for 10 min.
7. Serve with coriander, with basmati rice and naan.