Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala (Step by Step)
Authentic Chicken Tikka Masala (Step by Step) is a tomato based curry. This curry is flavorful and better than takeout.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 50kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Chicken Tikka
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup water
Tomato Puree
- 6 medium tomatoes
- 2 green pepper
Whole spices
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 black cardamoms
Powdered spices and salt
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 2 tbsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt or as needed
Garnish
- 1 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves sukhi kasuri methi
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Tikka
- Link in the ingredients.
Tomato Puree
- In a blender add tomatoes and green pepper.
- Blend until smooth.
- Set aside.
Onion
- Grate the onion and set aside as well!
Let's Make Chicken Tikka Masala!
- In a medium size pot, on medium heat, add olive oil, and let it heat up.
- Now add the whole spices, sauté that for ten seconds.
- Add the grated onion.
- Sauté until translucent.
- Add ginger garlic paste and mix well for 10 seconds.
- Now add salt and powder spices and mix well.
- Add tomato puree and mix well.
- Now cover the lid, cook on medium-low for 15-20 minutes, stir occasionally, Cook until it reaches that consistency as shown on video.
- Next take out the whole spices.
- Add the Chicken Tikka and mix well.
- Now add ¼ water, and cover the lid let it cook on low for 4-5 minutes.
- Add honey and heavy whipping cream and mix well.
- Turn off the stove.
- Garnish it with dried fenugreek leaves and fresh cilantro.
- Serve it immediately with a hot naan or Basmati rice.
- Enjoy!
Video
Nutrition
Serving: 1person | Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 120mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg