Chicken Tikka Masala

Rich, creamy north Indian curry

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min
Yield
4 servings
Cuisine
Indian

Category: dinner

Tags: chicken, curry, indian, freezer-friendly

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken with yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin. Marinate at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high. Brown chicken in batches, about 4 minutes per side. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, cook garlic and ginger 1 minute. Add tomatoes and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Return chicken to pan. Stir in cream, season with salt, and simmer 5 minutes. Serve over basmati rice.

Notes

Good with basmati rice and naan. Freezes well — leave out the cream and add it when reheating.