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Chicken Tikka Masala

 Published 2008-Aug-06   Updated 2022-Aug-30

- Submitted by Rani

In chicken tikka masala chicken breast pieces are marinated in yogurt and some Indian spices are grilled and the cooked in a creamy tomato based sauce.

Recipe For Chicken Tikka Masala

Ingredients

  • Chicken Tikkas - 1 lb
  • Tomato puree - 1 Cup
  • Ginger garlic paste -1 tsp
  • Cashews - 1 tblsp (4-6 coarsely powdered)
  • Heavy cream - 3-4 tblsp
  • Oil -2 tbsp
  • Kasoori methi (fenugreek leaves powder) - 1 tsp
  • Corriander Powder  - 2 tsp
  • Garam masala -1/2 tsp
  • Cayenne pepper/ Red Chilly Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
  • Cilantro - for garnish

Method

  1. Make chicken tikkas as per the recipe.

    Chicken Tikka

  2. Heat a non stick pan with oil. Add ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 min in low flame.(monitor its not burnt)
  3. Add the tomato puree and cashew powder. Cook until it thickens to form a paste.
  4. Now add garam masala, cayenne pepper, corriander powder and kasuri methi.
  5. After 1 min add the heavy cream and stir in low flame to get a thick paste. Also add leftover marination masala(optional).
  6. Now add the tikkas and cook for 2 mins and switch off.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan, chappathi or rice.

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Comments (27)

Person   ()
Hi Dahlia and thank you for all of your recipes! I have made your chicken tikki masala recipe two times now and it is delicious and I wanted to ask you if you have any tips or tricks to make the sauce thinner. Mine tastes great, but it ends up more like a paste and I don't know how to thin it out without losing the flavor. Thanks again!

-Nick (from Texas, USA)
Person   ()
Hi Nick, Thanks for your comments. Usually Chicken Tikka masala has a thick sauce.
If you prefer it thinner, add about 1/4 cup of hot water . The flavours would still be retained.
Person   ()
I will give that a try - thank you!
Person   ()
Very nice Nick
Person   ()
Hello when do you add the cashews listed in the ingredients?
Person   ()
Along with the tomato puree to make the sauce,
Person   ()
thank you so much for CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA Recipe giving such amazing and luscious recipes... I appriciate your write up.
Person   ()
Thank you.
Person   ()
nice
Person   ()
Thank you.
Person   ()
Very spicy like it.
Person   ()
Good. Enjoy!!
Person   ()
What means by cayenne pepper......?
Person   ()
Cayenne Pepper is a chilli powder that is very mildly spiced... You can also use Kashmiri chilli powder.
Person   ()
What means by cayenne pepper......?
Person   ()
Awesome recipe
Person   ()
Thank You.
Person   ()
Click on the chicken tikka link above to see the recipe..
Person   ()
What is the marination of chicken tikka masala plz tell me.its looking very good
Person   ()
A small amount of honey can be added to enhance the flavour
Person   ()
ok . Thanks.
Person   ()
GIVE MORE PICS
Person   ()
sure...
Person   ()
can vitamin d milk can be added instead of heavy cream
Person   ()
yes you can.
Person   ()
WHERE IS THE RECIPE FOR STEP 1-MAKE THE TIKKAS PER RECIPE?
Person   ()
Here is the recipe for making chicken tikka... http://simpleindianrecipes.com/chickentikka.aspx

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Old Comments

Comment by Suraya Al Mehdi
    Hi,
    Can the chickens be replaced with paneer as well. And Paneer tikka can be prepared in same manner as chicken tikkas?
 
Reply :-
    Yes you can. You can also make it with Tofu.

Comment by bindu bhargavi
    thank u soo much.....
    i am a big fan of nonveg recipes..
 
Reply :-
    We are nonveg fans too. :-)

Comment by bhavani vegesna
    very good keep it up
 
Reply :-
    Thanks Bhavani.

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