Chicken Tikka Masala
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Chicken Tikka Masala

NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK
CAL 45%·PRO 76%
CARBS 70G31% OF CAL
7G FIBER11G SUGAR52G OTHER
FAT 53G53% OF CAL
18G SAT35G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

A signature Indian curry of marinated chicken in a creamy tomato-cream sauce with warm spices. Impressive to make at home and far superior to jarred versions.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 4
  • 600g/ 1.2lb chicken thigh ((boneless, skinless), cut into 3cm / 2.2" cubes (Note 1))
  • 1/2 cup plain yoghurt, ( full fat best (Greek is fine))
  • 6 cloves garlic (, minced (~1.5 tbsp))
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated)
  • 1 tsp garam masala ((Note 2))
  • 1 tsp each salt, cumin, ground coriander, paprika (sweet, normal or smokey)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper ((optional))
  • Pinch black pepper
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 - 2 tbsp oil ((Note 3))
  • 2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tbsp garam masala ((Note 2))
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/8 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 tbsp (65ml) vegetable oil ((Note 3))
  • 30g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee
  • 1 onion, finely chopped ((brown, white or yellow))
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated)
  • 6 cloves garlic (, crushed or grated)
  • 1 tbsp paprika ((not smoked))
  • 1 2/3 cups (400ml) tomato passata ((tomato puree))
  • 1 2/3 cups (400ml) water
  • 100 ml (1/3 cup + 1 tbsp) cream ((thickened or pure is fine))
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 50g / 3 tbsp unsalted butter OR ghee
  • Basmati rice
PREP
15M
SODIUM
1570MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.