chicken tikka masala

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Ingredients :

Chicken breast - 3

1 large tomato - chopped finely

1tsp tomato puree

oil 2 tsp

salt to taste

Masala:

Minced garlic - 1tsp

Minced ginger - 1tsp

cayenne pepper - 1tsp

paprika - 2tsp

cumin powder - 1tsp

coriander powder - 1tsp

garam masala - 1 tsp

turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

cardamom - 3

cinnamom - 1 stick

Step 1:
Prepare the ingredients
First of all, chop up the tomato finely and set aside for later use. Next, finely chop the onions and set aside. Finally, cube the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, season with a little salt and also put to one side.

Step 2:
Make the masala paste
Mix together in a bowl the ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, garam masala and paprika.

Step 3:
Put the oil into a pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the cardamom pods and cinnamon stick, leave for a few seconds and then remove. This flavours the oil, giving it a wonderful aroma. Add the onions and cook while stirring, until brown.

Step 4:
Add the masala paste and stir for a minute.

Step 5:
Add the tomato and tomato purée and stir for a minute till thoroughly combined.
Pour in the water and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.
Taste the sauce and season with salt if necessary.

Step 6:
Add the chicken cubes and mix well into the masala. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the chicken is cooked and tender. Check this by piercing the chicken with a sharp knife - if it goes straight through and comes out clean, it is done. For a weaker curry flavour, add either 1 small tin of coconut milk or 1 medium sized carton of yoghurt. Mix well and simmer for another 5 minutes.

Step 7:
Garnish and serve