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Chicken tikka masala

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London is Calling — Chicken tikka masala

London is Calling — Chicken tikka masala

London is Calling — Chicken tikka masala

A generous tikka masala: marinated spiced chicken, creamy tomato sauce, fresh cilantro, and naan to share.

A generous tikka masala: marinated spiced chicken, creamy tomato sauce, fresh cilantro, and naan to share.

A generous tikka masala: marinated spiced chicken, creamy tomato sauce, fresh cilantro, and naan to share.

Préparation
30 min + marinade
Cuisson
35 min
Difficulté
Intermediate

Ingrédients

Les quantités s’adaptent automatiquement.

4 convives
  • 800 gboneless chicken thigh
  • 200 gplain yogurt
  • 40 mllemon juice
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 30 gginger
  • 20 ggaram masala
  • 8 gground cumin
  • 8 gpaprika
  • 500 gcrushed tomatoes
  • 2 piecesonions
  • 250 mlheavy cream
  • 50 gbutter
  • 20 gfresh cilantro

Préparation

  1. Mix the yogurt, half of the garlic and ginger, the lemon, and half of the spices. Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.
  2. Quickly brown the drained chicken in a pan or under the broiler, then set aside.
  3. Melt the onions in the butter. Add the remaining garlic, ginger, and spices and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the tomatoes and let simmer for 15 minutes. Blend if a very smooth sauce is desired.
  5. Pour in the cream, return the chicken to the pan, and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve with cilantro and warm naan.

The suggested quantities are a starting point: adjust the seasoning and cooking time according to the products used.