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Nicole's Tikka Masala

Tikka Masala is one of the most loved Indian dishes in America. This recipe will help you create your own homemade Tikka Masala. Your family will love it served with homemade Naan bread and rice.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time2 hours
Servings: 6
Calories: 493kcal

Equipment

  • Cast Iron Pot
  • Rice Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbps Olive Oil
  • 3 lbs Chicken Breast or Chicken Thighs (Diced)
  • 4 Ea Garlic Cloves
  • 1 Onion Small (Diced)
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 6 oz Tomato paste
  • 28 Oz Crushed Tomatoes
  • 7 White Mushroom Quartered
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1 Tsp Chicken Bouillon
  • 2 Tsp Lemon Juice Fresh Lemon
  • 2 Tsp Greek Yogurt Plain
  • 2 Tsp Cream or Half & Half
  • 2 Tsp Fresh Cilantro
  • Salt to Taste

Tikka Masala Seasoning Mix

  • 2 Tsp Coriander
  • 2 Tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tsp Paprika
  • 2 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • ½ Tsp Cardamom
  • ¼ Tsp Cinnamon
  • ¼ Tsp Clove
  • ½ Tsp Turmeric
  • 1 Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Instructions

  • Mix he Tikka Masala Dry Seasoning together and set aside

Preparing The Dish

  • Heat pan on med/high heat, add olive oil
  • Add diced chicken (you should hear the pan sizzle) Add salt and pepper, cook chicken for 5 minutes until the chicken is brown
  • Take chicken out of the pot and set aside – don’t wash pan
    Add ½ white onion and minced garlic to the pan
  • Stir constantly 3-4 minutes. Don’t let sit, as garlic will burn (if it does burn throw out & start onion/garlic mix again)
  • Add fresh ginger to onion/ garlic mixture in pot and cook 1 minute
  • Add tomato paste on medium heat to cook the acidity out of the sauce (approximately 6-7 minutes.)
  • Add tikka masala dry spice mix (3 tablespoons) and cook for 5 minutes
  • (you can always add addn'l seasoning at the end, if you want a heavier flavor)
  • Add a can of crushed tomatoes, simmer on med/low for 30 minutes
  • Add water, bullion and diced chicken back in the pot a cook for 30 minutes
  • Add mushroom, simmer for another 20 min
  • Taste the sauce, if you want more tikka masala seasoning, add another 1-2 tsp.
  • Add lemon juice and mix
  • Mix yogurt and half/half together, then add to sauce
  • If it is  too spicy- add little more yogurt.
  • Add fresh cilantro and now it is ready to serve!

Notes

Serve over jasmine or basmati Rice or with homemade naan bread

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 2020mg | Potassium: 2707mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 3056IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 7mg