Poulet Tikka Masala

Name: Poulet Tikka Masala
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: 800 gms chicken thigh fillets, cut in cubes, 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 6 cl garlic, 1" ginger, 1/2 tsp each cumin, coriander powder; 1 tsp each paprika, red chilli powder (can adjust to taste); 2 tbsp yogurt, 1 tbsp oil and salt to taste; Separately for Tikka Masala:; 1 large onion chopped, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tbsp oil; 2 large tomatoes chopped, 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1/2 tsp each turmeric, paprika, 2 tsp coriander powder,; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 3/4 cup fresh cream, salt to taste; handful coriander leaves and 1 tsp lemon juice for garnish

Anne @cook_6498847

Singapore

Poulet Tikka Masala

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Ingredients

800 gmschicken thigh fillets, cut in cubes, 2 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tspgaram masala
6 clgarlic, 1" ginger, 1/2 tsp each cumin, coriander powder
1 tspeach paprika, red chilli powder (can adjust to taste)
2 tbspyogurt, 1 tbsp oil and salt to taste
Separately for Tikka Masala:
1large onion chopped, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 2 tbsp oil
2large tomatoes chopped, 1 tbsp tomato paste
1/2 tspeach turmeric, paprika, 2 tsp coriander powder,
1/2 tspgaram masala
3/4 cupfresh cream, salt to taste
handfulcoriander leaves and 1 tsp lemon juice for garnish

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Steps

1

In a bowl mix chicken pieces with lemon juice and salt; set aside in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
2

Grind to a fine paste the 1st set of garlic, ginger, spice powders, yogurt; add this paste to chicken pieces, add oil, mix well and set aside to marinate, (preferably overnight).
3

When ready to cook, place chicken pieces on a grill, and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes or until thoroughly cooked, turning on all sides and set aside. At this stage you could serve the grilled chicken with a nice bowl of salad
4

For Masala: in a hot pan on medium heat, add oil, onions, cook until translucent, add ginger/garlic paste, saute for a minute, add tomato paste, tomatoes and cook until tomatoes are soft and mushy, add spices, stir fry until aromatic, you can now add half a cup of water to have slightly runny consistency, bring to a boil and cook on a low heat for about 5-8 minutes.
5

Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix together cream, warm water and 1 tsp lemon juice to form a thick smooth paste, add this to the paste, stirring constantly, let it simmer for another 5-8 minutes, taste for seasoning, add the grilled chicken, garam masala, you can adjust the consistency, by adding more water, cover, let it simmer for 5 minutes, turn heat off, let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!!