Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe (indian)

What:

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut in 1 inch cubes

Marinade

• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground red pepper
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 piece minced ginger (1-inchinch" long)
• 6 bamboo skewers (6-inchinch")

Sauce

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garam masala (buy in Indian market)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

How:

1 Soak bamboo skewers in water.

2 For sauce, melt butter on medium heat.

3 Add garlic& jalapeno; cook 1 minute.

4 Stir in coriander, cumin, paprika, garam masala& salt.

5 Stir in tomato sauce.

6 Simmer 15 minutes.

7 Stir in cream; simmer to thicken- about 5 minutes.

8 Thread chicken on skewers, and marinate (in the refrigerator) for an hour or so.

9 Discard marinade.

10 Grill or broil chicken, turning occasionally, to cook through- about 8 minutes.

11 Remove chicken from skewers; add to sauce.

12 Simmer 5 minutes.

13 Garnish with cilantro Serve with basmati rice, naan or pita bread.

14 You can make your own garam masala.

15 McCormick also makes garam masala; it's available in super markets.