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 Tikka675 g
- tbs mustard seed oil (see Notes2 unittips and variations below)
- cloves of garlic4 largefinely chopped
- (7 oz) onions200 gfinely chopped (optional)
- tin (can) of plum tomatoes1 unitchopped
- 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 cream50 mL
- tbs malt vinegar1 unit
- tbs curry paste2 unit
- tbs tandoori masala paste2 unit
- tbs tomato paste1 unit
- tbs garam masala1 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.