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Chicken Tikka Masala Curry

by Nabeela Kauser
A rich and creamy Chicken Tikka Masala Curry with tender charred chicken pieces in a spiced tomato and cream sauce. Perfectly balanced and vibrant, it’s ideal with naan, roti, or steamed rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 480 kcal

Ingredients

  • 750 g Boneless Chicken
  • 150 ml Yoghurt
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 2 tsp Chilli Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala for marination
  • 50 ml Oil
  • 2 Onions finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 3 Tomatoes pureed
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 100 ml Double Cream
  • 1 handful Fresh Coriander

Instructions

  • Combine yogurt, lemon juice, red chilli, turmeric, and garam masala. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil, cook marinated chicken until lightly charred, 5–7 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  • In same pan, add remaining oil and fry onions 6–8 minutes until golden.
  • Add ginger and garlic, cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Stir in tomato puree, coriander, cumin, paprika, and salt. Cook 8–10 minutes until sauce thickens.
  • Add cooked chicken, coat in sauce, simmer 10 minutes on low heat.
  • Stir in cream and cook 2–3 minutes until smooth. Garnish with coriander.

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 44gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 153mgSodium: 849mgPotassium: 1140mgFibre: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1643IUVitamin C: 23mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 111mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Comfort Food, Curry, One Pot Meal, Spicy
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