Chicken Tikka Masala
(Serves 4)
Ingredients:
3 chicken breasts (cubed)
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground ginger
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp turmeric
1 oz butter
2 onions (fine sliced)
2 tsp ground coriander
2 red chilli peppers (fine diced)
1 clove garlic (chopped fine)
2 table spoons tomato puree
1 tsp spoon brown sugar
½ pint (0.23 ltr) double cream
Coriander leaves
4 table spoons water
Salt & pepper to season
Preparation:
In a saucepan, melt the butter and lightly fry the onions, ginger and garlic for 4-5 minutes until soft.
Add the spices and fry gently for a further 2-3 minutes before adding the cream, water and sugar. Season to taste.
Fry gently for a further 10 minutes, then place to one side.
To cook chicken; place the pieces on skewers and char-grill, turning regularly for 15-20 minutes. Remove from the skewers when thoroughly cooked, then add the chicken pieces to the prepared sauce.
Bring to simmer than add the lime juice and coriander leaves to garnish.
Delicious served on a bed of Basmati rice or with naan bread.
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