Indian Chicken Tikka Masala
This Indian chicken tikka masala offers a simple yet highly flavorful take on the beloved mild to medium curry. Accompany it with naan bread and a side of mango chutney. Enhance the presentation with an extra sprinkling of fresh cilantro leaves.
Ingredients
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 (1 inch) piece ginger, coarsely chopped
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons masala curry paste
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine tomatoes, yogurt, garlic, and ginger in a blender and process until smooth.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and fry until soft, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in curry paste and fry until fragrant, 1 minute more, stirring once or twice. Add the tomato mixture and chicken to the pan and mix together. Season with salt and pepper. Remove pan from heat.
- Mix water and flour together in a bowl. Stir into the chicken mixture in the frying pan. Return pan to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until thickened, about 15 minutes more. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 399mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 89mgIron: 2mg
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