Friday, September 11, 2009

Chicken Tikka Masala

1 cup yogurt
1 TBS lemon juice
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp freshly ground pepper
1 TBS minced fresh ginger
1 tsp salt
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
4 long skewers

1 TBS butter
1 clove garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp salt
1 8 oz can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 tsp cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, pepper, ginger, and 1 tsp salt. Stir in chicken, cover, refrigerate 1 hour.

2. Preheat a grill for high heat.

3. Lightly oil the grill grate. Thread chicken onto skewers and discard marinade. Grill about 5 min on each side.

4. Melt butter in a large skillet. Saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 min. Season with 2 tsp cumin, paprika, and 1 tsp salt. Stir in tomato sauce and cream. Simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 min. Add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 min. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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