Chicken tikka masala is a flavorful dish with tender pieces of marinated and grilled chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce. The taste is a delightful blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, and garam masala, creating a rich and slightly tangy flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (700g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned. Set aside.
- In the same pan, add another tablespoon of butter and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
- Add the tomato puree and cook for 5-7 minutes until the oil separates.
- Stir in the cooked chicken and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Add fenugreek leaves if using.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
Enjoy your homemade butter chicken.
A classic plate of butter chicken (breast piece) plus creamy curry and tomato comprises approximately 400-430 calories.
Cooked in the right way and eaten in the right amount, this is a superfood to add to your diet. A brisk walk for roughly 50 minutes is a sufficient workout to burn these many calories.
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