Chicken Tikka Masala
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Boneless Chicken Thigh - 750 gm
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Onion - 2 medium (Finely chopped)
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Ginger and Garlic paste - 4 tsp
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Tomatoes - 2 large (chopped into small cubes)
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Red Chili powder - 3 tsp
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Black Pepper powder - 1 1/2 tsp
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Garam Masala powder - 2 tsp
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Cashews - 20 gm
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Yogurt - 2 tbsp
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Vegetable Oil - 4 tbsp
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Salt - To taste
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Ghee - for brushing
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Fresh Cream and Coriander leaves - For garnishing
Ingredients
Ingredients
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Method
Tikka
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Cut Chicken pieces into 5cm size, wash and keep aside in a strainer for at least 2 hours.
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Marinate Chicken with 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste, 1 tsp Red Chili powder, 1/2 tsp Black Pepper powder, 1 tsp Garam Masala powder, 2 tbsp Yogurt and Salt. Keep the marinated Chicken aside for at least an hour.
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Put the Chicken pieces into a skewer sheekh and then roast in a charcoal oven, keep brushing ghee occasionally. Alternatively you can use a grilled pan to perform the roasting. Roast until Chicken becomes tender.
Gravy
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Grind the cashews and make it into a paste.
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Heat Oil in a saucepan.
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Add chopped Onion and fry till it turns light brown, then add the remaining Ginger-Garlic paste, Black Pepper powder, Chili powder, chopped Tomatoes and Salt.
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Fry until oil starts separating from the mix, add one and half cup of water and Cashew paste. ensuring a thick gravy. Leave it to boil.
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Add Chicken Tikka into gravy and then add remaining Garam Masala and mix well. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Garnish with cream and coriander leave and serve hot.

