Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala is a dish made of grilled marinated chicken in a spiced creamy curry sauce.
It can also be substituted with Paneer or Tofu.

Serves - 4 People
Cooking Time - 45 Min

INGREDIENTS
2 Full         Chicken Breast Pieces
2                   Onion
2                   Tomatoes
2                   Green Chillies
4                   Red Chillies
6                   Cashew
1/2 Cup    Cilantro
1 Tsp          Kasoori Methi
1 Tbsp       Chili Powder
1 Tbsp       Jeera Powder
1 Tsp         Garam Masala
1 Tsp         Coriander Powder
1 Tbsp       Sugar/Jaggery/Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup     Heavy Whipping Cream
1/2 Cup     Yogurt
2 Tbsp       Oil
Salt As Required

PROCEDURE

• Marinate the chicken over nite by adding Salt, Chili Powder, garam masala and yogurt. 
• Grill the chicken pieces either in a Grill Oven or a Pan or an Air Fryer.

• Heat oil in a pan and add onions, tomatoes, green chillies, red chillies, cashew, salt and saute until they are cooked. Switch off the flame and let it cool down.
• Grind all the above ingredients and keep it aside.
• Take the same pan and add some oil and add the ground paste to the pan and add some water if the consistency is too thick. 
• To this add chili powder, coriander powder, Jeera powder, garam masala, heavy whipping cream and let it cook on low flame for 5 min. 
• Time to add the grilled chicken pieces and cook for another 5 - 8 min on low flame.
• At this point add Kasoori Methi and cook till you reach the consistency you want and switch off the flame.
• Garnish with some cream & cilantro.

                                                   Serve hot with Tandoori Roti /Pulao Rice!!!!