Tikka Masala Recipe
Grilled meat cooked in a spiced, creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Sauce
Garnish
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Meat
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Add the chicken pieces and coat well. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking
- 2
Cook the Chicken
Preheat the grill and cook the marinated chicken pieces until fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes on each side. Remove from heat and set aside.
- 3
- 4
Make the Tikka Masala Sauce
Add the tomato puree to the pan and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and fenugreek leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 5
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add the grilled chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
