Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala


Ingredients

• 3 Chicken breasts diced small
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 5 cardamom pods
• 2 onions chopped finely
• 2 tsp fresh ginger finely chopped
• 2 tsp garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 Tbsp chilli
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 2 tbsp tomato puree
• Salt to taste
• Coriander to garnish




Directions

Put the oil into a pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the cardamom pods. Add the onions and cook while stirring, until brown. Add the spices , garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala and chilli and stir. Add the remaining ingredients. Add the tomato and tomato purée and stir until thoroughly combined. Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly. Taste the sauce and season with salt.
Add the chicken cubes and mix well into the masala. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and tender. Garnish and serve .

Sounds tasty

10 - 12 min raw to cooked chicken?

I would change this a little. I would roast (dry rubbed with the same spices) the breasts before, allow to cool then dice and add into sauce. It is personal preference but I prefer the texture of roasted chicken over boiled. Also I would take out one of the breasts and put in 2 boneless/skinless thies, for a mixture o textures and more flavour in the thies (plus 1/2 the cost).

If you are brave enough to try it my way let me know what you think next tim you try Trovan.