Hedgiehog's Chicken Tikka Masala

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste (can be bought at most indian shops or made at home)
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon ghee or 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 -3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 -3 green chilies, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup cream
• chopped cilantro (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 rinse the chicken, pat dry and cut into bite size pieces.
• 2 begin making the marinade:.
• 3 combine all marinade ingredients and coat the chicken with it. leave in refrigerator for several hours or preferably overnight.
• 4 cook the chicken either on a grill or under broiler.
• 5 for the sauce:.
• 6 on medium heat , cook the onions in melted ghee or butter.
• 7 after a few minutes, add in garlic and chilies.
• 8 add in all the spices and brown sugar.
• 9 stir in chicken and tomato sauce.
• 10 simmer for 10 minutes.
• 11 add in the cream and combine.
• 12 garnish with chopped cilantro.