Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe
Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular dish in Indian and British cuisine. It consists of marinated chicken pieces that are grilled and then cooked in a spicy tomato-based sauce. Here's a recipe for Chicken Tikka Masala along with some information on its history and origin:

Ingredients:

  • 500g boneless chicken pieces, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 green chili, chopped
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, and salt in a large bowl.

  2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until the chicken is well coated with the marinade. Cover the bowl with cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C. Thread the chicken pieces onto skewers and place them on a baking tray. Brush the chicken with oil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

  4. While the chicken is cooking, heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until it is translucent. Add the tomatoes and green chili and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes are soft.

  5. Add the tomato paste, sugar, and salt to the pan and stir well. Cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens.

  6. Add the cream to the pan and stir well. Add the cooked chicken pieces to the pan and mix until the chicken is well coated with the sauce.

  7. Cook for a few minutes until the chicken is heated and the sauce thickens.

  8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with naan bread or rice.

History and Origin:

The origins of Chicken Tikka Masala are a bit unclear, but it is believed to have been created in India or Pakistan. It is said to have been inspired by a dish called Chicken Tikka, a dish of marinated chicken grilled or roasted. Chicken Tikka Masala is said to have been created when a chef in a restaurant in the UK added a tomato-based sauce to the Chicken Tikka to make it more appealing to British customers.

Today, Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular dish in Indian and British cuisine and can be found on the menu of many Indian restaurants around the world.