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RCI-CR.001.0027.001

Chicken Tikka Masala

Cuisine of the United Kingdom is a dish based on chunks of Indian-style roast chicken (Chicken Tik

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • (1.5 lb) cooked Chicken Tikka
    675 g
  • tbs mustard seed oil (see Notes
    tips and variations below)
    2 unit
  • cloves of garlic
    finely chopped
    4 large
  • (7 oz) onions
    finely chopped (optional)
    200 g
  • tin (can) of plum tomatoes
    chopped
    1 unit
  • chopped fresh green chillis (depending on strength of the Chillis and the desired strength of the sauce)
    1-4 unit
  • tbs chopped fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
    2 unit
  • (4 fl oz) single cream
    50 mL
  • tbs malt vinegar
    1 unit
  • tbs curry paste
    2 unit
  • tbs tandoori masala paste
    2 unit
  • tbs tomato paste
    1 unit
  • tbs garam masala
    1 unit

Method

1
Heat the oil in a wok (if available, otherwise a large frying pan).
2
Add the garlic and onions (if using) and stir-fry until browned.
3
Add the curry pastes and mix well, adding a little water or yogurt.
4
Add the cooked chicken tikka and stir-fry for two minutes to heat through.
5
Add the tomatoes, vinegar, tomato paste and chillies and simmer for five minutes. Add more water if required.
6
Add the cream, garam masala and chopped cilantro and simmer for a few minutes.
7
Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with Naan bread, rice coloured yellow with turmeric, onion bahjis and/or a glass of white wine.