Creamy and Spicy Chicken Curry

Name: Creamy and Spicy Chicken Curry (Chicken Tikka Masala)
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 inches ginger, peeled and chopped; 2 green chiles, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon black salt (kala namak); 1 teaspoon black salt (kala namak); ½ cup plain yogurt; 18 ounces chicken boneless thighs, cubed; 3 to 4 tablespoons sunflower or canola oil; 3 to 4 tablespoons sunflower or canola oil; 2 onions, chopped; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic; 1 green chile, chopped; 2 tablespoons ghee; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 teaspoon cardamom powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; Kosher salt; 4 tomatoes, chopped and puréed; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon kasuri methi; ¼ cup fresh double cream

Chicken Tikka Masala

Preparation info

Yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Everyday Indian from Archana’s Kitchen

By Archana Doshi

Published 2026

About

A creamy, spiced tomato curry with charred chicken tikka, this beloved dish is rooted in North Indian and Mughlai cuisine. Its smoky, buttery flavors make it a favorite at family gatherings.

Ingredients

Ginger-Garlic Paste

2 inches ginger, peeled and chopped
6 cloves garlic
2

Asia
India
Main course
Gluten-free

Method

To make the ginger-garlic paste: Into a blender, add the ginger, garlic, and green chiles and blend into a smooth paste. Set aside.

To make the marinade: In a large bowl, add all the ingredients for the marinade. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste. Mix well.

To make the chicken tikka: Massage the marinade into the chicken pieces very thoroughly. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minu