Chicken Tikka Masala

“Tikka” is a Persian word that means “pieces” and masala – a mixture of Indian spices. Share with friends: Time: 2 hours. 15 minutes. Difficulty: easy Servings: 6 In the recipes volumetric containers are used in volume: 1 cup (tbsp.) – 240 ml. 3/4 cups (st.) – 180 ml. 1/2 cup (tbsp.) – 120 ml. 1/3 cup (Art.) – 80 ml. 1/4 cup (st.) – 60 ml. 1 tablespoon (tbsp) – 15 ml. 1 teaspoon (tsp) – 5 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

Chicken and marinade:

• 1 whole chicken cut into 10 pieces (1.4 – 1.8 kg.)
• Salt and crushed black pepper
• 1 tbsp. natural yogurt
• 2 tbsp. l smoked paprika
• 1 tbsp. l ground coriander
• 1 tbsp. l ground cumin
• 2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 piece peeled and grated ginger (2.5 cm.)

Tikka masala sauce:

• 1 can (410 gr.) Canned baked tomatoes cubes
• 2 tbsp. l vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp. l (30 gr.) Butter
• 2 minced cloves of garlic
• 1 large onion, sliced ​​in half rings
• 1 tbsp. l tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. l smoked paprika
• 2 tsp spice mixes Garam Masala
• 1 tbsp. l red wine vinegar
• 1/2 tbsp. fat cream
• 1/4 Art. chopped fresh cilantro

Recipes with similar ingredients: chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, garlic, ginger root, paprika, coriander, cumin, ground cayenne pepper, cinnamon, lemon zest, garam masala, wine vinegar, yogurt, cream, cilantro

Recipe preparation:

1. For chicken and marinade: Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix yogurt with paprika, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, cinnamon, garlic and ginger. Mix well and pour into a tight plastic bag with clasp. Put the chicken pieces and shake it evenly coated with marinade. Put the bag in the refrigerator and marinate for an hour.
2. Preheat the grill to a high temperature. Wipe the grill grate oil-soaked paper towel to create a non-stick layer. Remove the chicken from the marinade and shake off the excess. Grill chicken pieces until bright stripes appear, 3-4 min from each side. Put on a plate.
3. For the sauce: Place the roasting pan over medium heat. (Or you You can cook this dish under pressure in a pressure cooker. Simply cut back

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   double and cook over medium heat with medium pressure). Pour vegetable oil and add butter. Put the garlic and onions. Sauté until transparent and aroma, 3-4 minutes. Add tomato paste, paprika and a mixture of Garam masala. Cook for 2-3 minutes. so that the spices are fried, and the tomato paste is cooked. Add pulp of tomatoes, vinegar and grilled chicken. Good mix and simmer until tender chicken, 25-30 minutes. Enter in the sauce greasy cream. Salt and pepper. Sprinkle with cilantro. Wine to this dish: dry white Riesling wine or sparkling wine