Chicken tikka masala

We present to you the traditional Indian recipe CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA, whose main ingredients are poultry or lamb and a blend of spices.

Thanks to the abundance and variety of spices, the dish has a very rich taste and aroma.

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 SERVINGS

Chicken fillet - 800 g (cut into large pieces) Lemon - 2 pcs (grate the zest, squeeze the juice of 1 lemon) Garlic - 10 cloves (finely chopped) Ginger root - 20 g (peel, grate) Garam masala - 2 tsp Smoked paprika - 2 tsp Natural yogurt - 6 tbsp Chili pepper - 1 pc (finely chopped) Onion - 2 pcs (finely chopped) Peeled tomatoes - 800 g Coriander - 1 tbsp Turmeric - 2 tsp Broth - 300 ml Coconut milk - 500 g Basmati rice for serving Cilantro (separate the leaves, finely chop the stems) Olive oil - 3 tbsp Salt to taste

Combine the paprika and garam masala, fry for 1 min in a sauté pan without oil. Mix the lemon zest and juice, salt, ginger, garlic (6 cloves), garam masala and paprika, add the yogurt and stir. Marinate the chicken fillet for 2 hours. Bake the chicken at 180°C for 15 min. Heat the oil in a sauté pan, add the onion, chili pepper, cilantro stems and garlic (4 cloves), fry until golden for 15 min. Add the turmeric and paprika, fry for 2 min. Pour in the tomatoes and broth, simmer over low heat for 5 min. Pour in the coconut milk, stew for 40 min, stirring. Add the chicken and cilantro leaves, stir, and stew for another 2 min. Serve with basmati rice.

Enjoy your meal!

P.S.: The spiciness of the dish can be adjusted by the amount of chili pepper; the seeds are its hottest part.