QUICK TIKKA MASALA

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Adapted from Blake Royer's "Dinner Tonight" column at Serious Eats; he adapted it from a recipe he found at about.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut in 2 equal pieces
1 garlic clove, minced or pressed
salt
ground black pepper
1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
1 lemon, zest of
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon plain yogurt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 red onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala or 1 teaspoon other curry powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 ounces light cream or 3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon flour (only if using yogurt, omit if using cream)
2 teaspoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • Grate 1 piece of ginger into a large zip top bag. Add the garlic, salt, pepper, cilantro, lemon zest, lemon juice, 1 tbsp yogurt and 1 tbsp oil. Add the chicken, press out as much air as possible and seal. Set aside (at room temperature) to marinate while proceeding.
  • Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over low heat. Roughly chop the remaining piece of ginger and add it to the oil, with the onion. Cook gently 10-15 minutes until well caramelized and almost mushy. Add chili powder, garam masala and turmeric; stir well. Cook 2-3 minutes to bloom and blend the flavors. Season with a generous pinch of salt and scrape mixture into a bowl; set aside.
  • Increase heat to medium-high; empty the zip top bag into the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through but still tender. Return spice mix to pan. If using cream, add it at this point. If not, add flour then yogurt. Stir in tomato paste. Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed. Serve with basmati rice or naan.

Vava PRSN
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This recipe is a crime against Indian cuisine. I'm appalled that someone would even publish it.


SM SOJAN VAI
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I'm giving this recipe one star because it's the lowest rating I can give. This dish was inedible.


Chasing Rabbits
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This recipe is not authentic tikka masala. It's more like a creamy tomato soup with chicken.


Mary-Jane Harvie
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.


Keabetswe Ngobese
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This recipe was a complete disaster. The chicken was overcooked, and the sauce was too thin.


Mohamed Elshamy
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I didn't like the flavor of this dish. I found it to be too bland.


Kalpana Chaudhary
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me. I'm looking for something that's quicker and easier.


Susmita Shaha
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I found that the chicken was a bit dry. I think I'll try marinating it overnight next time.


BAN Anna
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This recipe is a bit too spicy for my taste, but it's still very good. I'll just use less chili pepper next time.


Anyansi Henry
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I've tried many different tikka masala recipes, but this one is by far the best. The flavors are incredible.


Toufik Chakhma
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This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's so quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Aziz Kham
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I love the versatility of this recipe. I can use different types of meat or vegetables, and it always turns out great.


minon perera
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This is my go-to recipe for tikka masala. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make.


Qamarqamar Qamar
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this recipe was to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Rujina Bagom
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This tikka masala was so good! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ranika media
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious. I've made it several times now, and it's become a family favorite.


I K R A M
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This recipe was an absolute hit! The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it with basmati rice and naan bread, and it was the perfect meal.


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