Chicken Tikka Masala

Name: Chicken Tikka Masala
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) heavy cream; 1 clove garlic, minced; ¼ cup (2 oz/60 g) plain yogurt (not Greek style); 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 1 jalapeño chile, thinly sliced; 5 cardamom pods; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp sweet or hot paprika; Steamed rice for serving; Juice from 1½ limes; Juice from ½ lemon; 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped; 2 tsp ground cumin; 3 tsp peeled and grated fresh ginger; 1 lb (500 g) tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped; 5 Tbsp (3 fl oz/80 ml) canola oil; 1¼ tsp garam masala; Salt; ½ tsp ground turmeric

Preparation info

4
Servings

Difficulty
Medium

Appears in

Cooking with Spice

By Jennifer Newens

Published 2013

About

Tikka masala is wildly popular in Britain, where Indian food has become a major part of the national cuisine. Every recipe is different, but common elements include heavy cream, tomatoes, and a lively blend of curry-style spices. Serve the spicy stew with warm naan or pita bread for dipping, if desired.