Tikka Masala Recipe

Time45m

Serves4

Chicken cooked in a rich and creamy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1 1/8 lb (500 grams) Chicken breast

1 medium Onion

4 cloves Garlic

1 inch piece Ginger

14 1/8 oz (400 grams) Tomato puree

7/8 cup (200 ml) Coconut milk

Method

Cooking Instructions

Prepare the Ingredients

Dice the onion, mince the garlic and ginger, and cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.

Cook the Chicken

In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent.

Add Aromatics

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for another minute until fragrant.

Stir in Chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides.

Add Tomato Puree and Spices

Stir in the tomato puree and tikka masala spice mix. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Incorporate Coconut Milk

Pour in the coconut milk and add salt. Stir well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Garnish and Serve

Chop the cilantro and sprinkle it over the tikka masala. Serve hot with rice or naan.