Get-ahead chicken tikka masala

Cooking Meat Get-ahead chicken tikka masala

With charred chicken in a rich creamy sauce, this is a crowd-pleasing curry.

  1. Combine the chicken, yoghurt and half the curry paste in a glass bowl. Season. Cover and place in the fridge for 4 hours to marinate.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add curry leaves. Cover. Cook for 1 minute or until aromatic. Stir in capsicum, onion, chilli, garlic and ginger for 5 minutes or until golden. Stir in the remaining curry paste for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add stock, tomato and tomato paste. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Heat remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken, in 2 batches, for 5 minutes or until lightly charred. Add to sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked through. Stir in cream and lemon juice for 5 minutes. Serve with rice and pappadums.

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